You may not have read this in the MSM, but the EU just upgraded its relations with Israel, despite intense lobbying by Egypt and the Palestinian authority. The Arab world is reportedly becoming increasingly concerned by this trend, which is encouraged by France's Nicolas Sarkozy, Britain's Gordon Brown, Germany's Angela Merkel, and Italy's Silvio Berlusconi. Having countries such as Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic in the EU has also helped.
These improved ties aim to bring the Israeli economy and society closer to European norms and standards, and increase the competitiveness of Israeli companies in the European market. Given the powerful pro-Palestinian tilt of European media and elites, this is a welcome development. (I got this info from an article by Herb Keinon in the Jerusalem Post.)
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