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 aims to seek sanctions and a partial trade suspension against Israel due to the war in Gaza.
- The European Union is divided over its approach to Israel and the Palestinians, making it unclear if a majority will support the proposed measures.
- Von Der Leyen stated that the suffering of children and families in Gaza 'has shaken the conscience of the world.'
- She announced the establishment of a Palestine donor group next month to aid in Gaza's future reconstruction.
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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…
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".
In the state of the Union, the EU has to fight for its place "in a cruel world" and must strengthen autonomy against the US. Notice that this is "a moment of independence": "Do you have a stomach to fight?"
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