US EditionEU Commission proposes sanctions against Israel over Gaza war
- On Wednesday, the European Union proposed tariffs and sanctions against Israel to pressure it to change its war conduct in Gaza and address the humanitarian crisis.
- This action follows a June EU diplomatic review finding Israel violated the human rights terms of the Association Agreement amid Gaza military operations and intensified West Bank settlements.
- The proposal includes suspending zero-tariff privileges on 37% of Israeli imports worth 15.9 billion euros, freezing assets, and banning travel for Israeli officials, settlers, and Hamas leaders.
- Tariffs could total about 230 million euros annually, with EU officials stressing the measures aim to pressure Israel’s government, not punish its people.
- The proposal requires qualified majority approval, but Germany and Italy have blocked progress, while Israel vows resistance amid ongoing Gaza fighting and EU divisions.
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Gaza: EU proposes sanctions against Israel
The European Union, through the European Commission, has presented a proposal to suspend certain trade agreements with Israel following its persistent military action in Gaza. The proposal, announced by European Commission President von der Leyen in her State of the Union address, includes sanctions on Hamas, extremist ministers, and violent settlers. The multinational alliance is pausing its bilateral support to Israel, affecting yearly allocat…
EU to hit Israel with tariffs, sanctions over Gaza war
The European Union's top diplomat Kaja Kallas called on the bloc to impose tariffs on imported goods from Israel —as well as sanctions on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's supporters over the war in Gaza.
The European Union Wants to Sanction Israel.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: The European Commission proposed sanctions on Israeli ministers and settlers, along with suspending preferential trade access for billions of euros’ worth of Israeli exports.WHO WAS INVOLVED: European Commissioner for Trade Maroš Šefčovič, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, and European Union (EU) officials.WHEN & WHERE: The announcement was made on Wednesday …
The Federal Government has been reluctant to comment on the EU Commission's proposals for sanctions against Israel. Government spokesman Kornelius said that no final opinion had yet been reached. The expectation that sanctions could bring about a change in Israeli policy may be exaggerated.
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