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The EU’s Jerusalem charm offensive
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The EU’s Jerusalem charm offensive

A sea-change? No, more like panic

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Melanie Phillips
Jun 17, 2022
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European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett, Jerusalem

People dining this week on the charming terrace at Jerusalem’s King David hotel were surprised to find at the next table Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission.

Given the EU’s long-standing hostility towards Israel, it was a bit li…

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