Tens of thousands of people gathered in Habima Square in the Israeli capital to protest the attempts of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to “weaken the judiciary” and the far-right policies.

Israeli police announced that they expect 100,000 people to participate in the demonstrations and took intense security measures.

“What you see here today is a demonstration in support of the country. This is a demonstration for the country. People who love their country have come here today to defend the democracy, the courts, the idea of coexistence and common interests. We will not give up until we win,” said Yair Lapid, the main opposition leader and former Prime Minister who attended the demonstration.

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EU Warns US Tariffs Could Trigger De Facto Trade Ban

On Jul 14, 2025

EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic warned that a proposed 30% US tariff on European goods would effectively amount to a trade ban, severely disrupting transatlantic supply chains.

Speaking ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, Sefcovic expressed disappointment over a letter from US President Donald Trump that halted expected trade progress. “We were close to an agreement,” he said, but now “must prepare for all outcomes.”

The EU has delayed retaliatory measures on $72 billion worth of US goods until August 1, hoping for a negotiated resolution. Sefcovic emphasized that “no one wants a trade war,” while France urged faster preparation for countermeasures and Hungary blamed the EU Commission’s weak response to US pressure.

Danish and Lithuanian ministers echoed calls to avoid escalation but emphasized EU readiness to defend its interests.

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