Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Monday he does not want his country's relationship with Europe to be "held hostage" by views on the conflict with Palestinians, as Israel resumed a dialogue with the European Union strained by the war in Gaza.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar will meet senior European officials in Brussels on Monday, reviving a dialogue with the European Union as the bloc considers a role in the reconstruction of Gaza following last month's ceasefire deal.

Gaza The EU's foreign affairs chief, Kaja Kallas, told Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Monday that the bloc rejects plans to forcibly displace Gazans, as concern mounts over a ceasefire in the war-torn and violence escalates in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

Israel says it denied entry to European Union lawmaker Rima Hassan, accusing her of promoting boycotts of the country

Rima Hassan is French national of Palestinian origin known for her support to Palestinians, exposing Israel's atrocities in Gaza - Anadolu Ajansı

She said French MEP Rima Hassan and two senior civil servants travelling with the delegation were also detained and questioned before being returned to Brussels. Ms Boylan said th