US EditionEU commission president seeks sanctions, partial trade suspension against Israel over war in Gaza
The European Commission plans sanctions and partial trade suspension against Israel, citing severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza and proposing measures targeting extremist ministers and settlers.
- European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen announced plans for sanctions against extremist Israeli ministers and partial trade suspension with Israel due to ongoing conflicts in Gaza.
- Von Der Leyen stated that the situation in Gaza has "shaken the conscience of the world," emphasizing the need for EU action.
- Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar criticized Von Der Leyen's proposal, claiming it strengthens Hamas and undermines Israel-EU relations.
- The EU's proposed actions require support from 15 of its 27 member states for implementation, indicating potential challenges due to differing views among member nations.
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Israeli foreign minister slams European Commission over proposed sanctions
Sa’ar also stressed Israel’s ongoing humanitarian cooperation with the EU, pointing to efforts to stabilize Gaza’s economy. By Pesach Benson, TPS Israel strongly condemned remarks by the president of the European Commission on Wednesday after she proposed a partial suspension of the European Union’s association agreement with Israel over the ongoing conflict in Gaza. “What is happening in Gaza has shaken the conscience of the world,” European Co…
Von der Leyen proposes bolder EU sanctions against Israel over the war in Gaza
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen broke Wednesday with her pro-Israel stance and announced plans to seek sanctions and a partial trade suspension against Israel over its military campaign in Gaza.
Federal Foreign Minister Wadephul has reacted cautiously to the announcement by EU Commission President von der Leyen to suspend aid payments to Israel. He has taken note of the speech by the Leyens, said Wadephul in Berlin.
There are restrained reactions from Germany to the announced stop of EU payments to Israel. Federal Minister Dobrindt sees this as "no sufficient reason".
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