US EditionEU Commission proposes sanctions against Israel over Gaza war
The European Commission aims to impose tariffs on 37% of Israeli exports to the EU, targeting extremist ministers and settlers to pressure Israel over the Gaza conflict.
- The European Commission proposed suspending free-trade arrangements with Israel in response to the ongoing war in Gaza, but it lacks sufficient support among EU member states for adoption.
- EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced sanctions targeting Israeli ministers and violent settlers to address human rights violations, stating, 'The suffering must stop.'
- The proposed trade suspension could impact Israeli exports worth approximately €5.8 billion annually and requires a qualified majority of EU countries to pass.
- Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever expressed support for all EU sanctions against Israel, emphasizing the need to pressure Tel Aviv for a resolution.
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The EU Commission is presenting new proposals for sanctions against Israel. The consequences are likely to be limited. However, Berlin would have to move in the first place.
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EU proposes action on Israel trade and ministers over Gaza
The European Union on Wednesday proposed curbing trade ties with Israel and sanctioning ministers in its strongest action yet over the war in Gaza, though reluctance from key member states risks blocking…
EU proposes trade strike on Israel over Gaza war: Bloc wants to ‘sanction extremist ministers’
The European Union has proposed a trade and diplomatic blow against Israel amid mounting international criticism of its military actions in Gaza. The bloc’s plan includes tariffs, sanctions and a call to “sanction extremist ministers,” … Read here
The EU summit takes the Commission President's speech from last week seriously and presents proposals for sanctions against Israel. Now the rest is up to the EU countries.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said today that the European Commission's proposed measures against Israel are "morally and politically perverse" and will harm Europe.
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