US EditionEU commission president seeks sanctions, partial trade suspension against Israel over war in Gaza
The European Commission plans to halt bilateral payments and propose sanctions targeting extremist Israeli ministers, seeking to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid ongoing conflict.
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced plans to seek sanctions and a partial trade suspension against Israel due to its military actions in Gaza.
- The EU is divided on these proposals, making it uncertain if a majority will support the sanctions and trade measures.
- Von der Leyen stated that man-made famine can never be a weapon of war, emphasizing the suffering of children in Gaza.
- She will also freeze EU support to Israel and establish a Palestine donor group for Gaza's reconstruction.
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EU Commission proposes suspending free-trade arrangements on Israeli exports in respo
Measure does not currently appear to have enough support among EU nations to pass; EU would also sanction Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, as well as 'violent' settlers
In view of the situation in the Gaza Strip, the EU Parliament has called for sanctions against two Israeli ministers to the extreme right.
The harsher rhetoric and proposals for more measures indicate a shift in the EU's response to Israel's actions in Gaza.
The resolution was adopted by 305 votes in favour, 151 against and 122 abstentions.The argument not to include genocide in the text is that it is still pending for the International Court of Justice to decide what is happening in the Gaza Strip.
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