Israel voices concerns over loomimg diplomatic crisis with EU

The Israeli foreign ministry has voiced concerns over the likelihood of a serious row with the European Union in the wake of the “diplomatic crisis and pressure exerted by the United States regarding the Palestinian issue.”

Government sources in Jerusalem have told the Israeli newspaper, Ha’aretz, that these concerns were raised last Thursday, March 25th and “voiced during a conference call between Foreign Ministry Director-General, Yossi Gal, and seven of Israel ‘s ambassadors in important world capitals.”

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Ha’aretz reported that Israel ‘s “envoys all said that if U.S. pressure continued, the European Union would go even further in condemning Israel and promoting diplomatic initiatives.” According to sources at the newspaper, Israel ‘s ambassador to the United States and Israel ‘s envoys to both the European Union and the United Nations have all said that the EU’s Foreign Affairs Council will make tough decisions regarding Israel.