The European Union will appeal a decision by its central court to remove Palestinian group Hamas from the EU terrorism blacklist.
Last month, the court annulled the designation of Hamas as a terrorist group and ended the freezing of Hamas funds on procedural grounds, although no cash will be released until the case is resolved.
The move was condemned by pro-Israel groups.
Yesterday, EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini confirmed that the decision would be appealed by the Council of the EU.