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  "id": 8688011,
  "title": "European commissioner discusses EU-Israel relationship, Gaza with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/european-commissioner-discusses-eu-israel-relationship-gaza-with",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-20T13:06:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-909187"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "European Commissioner Dubravka Suica and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa ar engaged in a discussion on EU-Israel relations, regional stability, and Gaza recovery efforts on Sunday, as reported by the commissioner in a subsequent X/Twitter post. The conversation centered on the EU's interest in security and stability throughout the Middle East, with a particular focus on a reformed and functional Palestinian Authority.\n\nSuica emphasized the urgency of advancing early recovery efforts in Gaza, prior to the United Nations General Assembly meeting. She highlighted the importance of continued cooperation to facilitate the implementation of early recovery projects on the ground. In July, the EU, along with other allies, launched an initiative to fund Gaza's early recovery, focusing on restoring essential social and economic services, rehabilitating critical infrastructure, and strengthening governance.\n\nThe EU has expressed criticism of Israel's conduct during the Gaza war, while simultaneously defending Israel's right to self-defense. Additionally, the EU has taken issue with Israel's expansion of settlements in the West Bank, viewing such actions as a hindrance to Israeli-Palestinian peace and the creation of a Palestinian state.\n\nDivided opinions exist within the EU, with some member states expressing strong criticism of Israel and others maintaining closer relations. In June, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa ar announced the severance of all contact with EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas due to her alleged comparison of Israel to apartheid-era South Africa.",
  "summary": "The EU's 27 member states are divided on Israel, with some highly critical of the country and others maintaining close ties.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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