Europe

Israeli ambassador meets with France’s Marine Le Pen, extending outreach to Europe’s far-right

The meeting, which was not publicly announced by either leader, was confirmed by the Israeli embassy to the French outlet Le Parisien. It was unclear what the pair discussed.

|ByGRACE GILSON/JTA
President of the Rassemblement National parliamentary group, Marine Le Pen, attends a session of questions to the government at the National Assembly, France's lower house of parliament, in Paris on April 14, 2026.
Members of a ground crew work to load a cruise missile into a US Air Force Boeing B-52 Stratofortress at RAF Fairford airbase, used by United States Air Force (USAF) personnel, amid the US–Israeli conflict with Iran, in Fairford, Gloucestershire, Britain, March 14, 2026.

US to delay weapons deliveries to some European countries due to Iran war, sources say

The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity as the communications were not public, said several European countries will be affected, including in the Baltic region and in Scandinavia.

|ByREUTERS
US President Donald Trump attends a bilateral meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting on January 21, 2026 in Davos, Switzerland.

Iran war opens new rifts between Washington, Europe, the Vatican, and Israel

Disputes over Iran, Lebanon, NATO, and diplomatic legitimacy are testing the cohesion of the Western alliance.

|ByGIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE
The Museo del Prado, Madrid

The 10 most worthwhile destinations in Europe for 2026

A large-scale survey reveals the best destinations in Europe for 2026. Which city took first place and in which country will you find the most recommended destinations that made it into the ranking?

|ByWALLA! TOURISM

Netanyahu warns Iran can reach 'deep into Europe,' urges world leaders to act at Arad missile site

"We're responding with great force, but not after civilians," Netanyahu said when asked by press what Israel's response would be to the Iranian attacks. 

MARCH 22, 2026ByKESHET NEEV
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the scene of an Iranian missile impact in Arad, March 22, 2026.

The Great Mifgash: Building global Jewish connections amid crisis

The Great Mifgash used AI-powered speed conversations to unite Jewish leaders across continents in just one evening.

MARCH 22, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Great Mifgash. Pictured: Tracy Frydberg, director, Tisch Center for Jewish Dialogue at ANU – Museum of the Jewish People; Yoni Alon, Israeli Jewish Peoplehood Coalition and found er of David Cards.

'No evidence' Iran can strike Europe despite Israeli warnings, UK minister claims

On Saturday, the IDF posted on social media that Iran has missiles "that can reach London, Paris or Berlin".

MARCH 22, 2026ByREUTERS
An Iranian missile system is displayed next to a banner with a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during Iranian Defence Week, in a street in Tehran, Iran, September 25, 2025.

Allies in name only: Israel left alone against Iranian aggression - opinion

Europe and Canada prioritize diplomacy over defending Israel, highlighting the West's collapse of values.

MARCH 21, 2026ByDAVID M. WEINBERG
France's President Emmanuel Macron gestures as he attends a joint statement with Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Moldovan President Maia Sandu, and Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz afte a meeting at the Presidential Palace in Chisinau, Moldova, August 27, 2025

NATO withdraws troops from Iraq mission to Europe as Iran war rages

A NATO official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that the mission amounted to "several hundred" troops.

MARCH 21, 2026ByREUTERS
A TURKISH soldier stands guard as army and security personnel search a field after a piece of ammunition fell following the interception of a missile launched from Iran by a NATO air defence system, in Diyarbakir, Turkey, March 9, 2026.

'We're here': European ambassadors stand in solidarity after deadly Beit Shemesh strike

The delegation included ambassadors from Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Slovenia, Ireland, and the Czech Republic.

MARCH 18, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
European delegation visits Beith Shemesh after missile strike devastation. March 18, 2026.

World leaders decry possible IDF invasion of Lebanon in statements

Describing Lebanon’s humanitarian situation as “deeply alarming,” the statement is not the only recent expression of concern from European leaders.

MARCH 18, 2026ByLEO FEIERBERG BETTER
Smoke plumes rise following Israeli bombardment on the village of Khiam in southern Lebanon near the border with Israel, as seen from nearby Marjayoun, on March 16, 2026.

Why Slovakia? Castles, culture and a surprise for Israeli travelers

In this episode of The Jerusalem Post Podcast – Travel Edition, which was recorded before the start of Operation Roaring Lion, Mark and David discover the hidden gems in Slovakia.

MARCH 18, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
The stunning newly-active Neolog synagogue in Trencin.

When the stakes are global, neutrality is not neutral - editorial

If a regime that funds terrorism, admits that it has enough enriched uranium for 11 nuclear bombs, and is now holding the world’s economy hostage, is not a shared threat, then what is?

MARCH 18, 2026ByJPOST EDITORIAL
A plume of smoke rises after a strike on the Iranian capital Tehran, on March 3, 2026.

Belgium deploys military personnel to protect Jewish communities amid rising antisemitic threat

The move comes one week after an Islamic Resistance-aligned terror group carried out an attack on a Liège synagogue, prompting several Belgian politicians to call for increased protection of Jews.

MARCH 17, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
Police officers pictured during a joint demonstration in Brussels to denounce the federal government's 'unfair and inhumane' measures, on Thursday 12 March 2026.