Palestine’s ambassador to the European Union, Abd al-Rahim al-Farra confirmed that European officials have renewed their categorical rejection of the measures taken by the Israeli occupation authorities, and of placing obstacles in the way of holding the Palestinian general elections. Al-Farra added that the High Commissioner for Policy and Security in the European Union, Joseph Burrell, will communicate with the Israel government and urge them against intervention. The Luxembourg Foreign Minister announced that the issue of obstructing the elections will be placed on the agenda of the next meeting of foreign ministers of the European Union, which will be held on May 10. For further details, click here