Review Of E.U.-Israel Association Agreement: A First Step To Address Israel’s Human Rights Violations In Gaza

The head of European diplomacy insists that "disproportionate violence" exceeds Israel's defense and reproaches Netanyahu for his attempt to "privatize" the arrival of humanitarian aid in GazaPedro Sánchez demands that Von der Leyen "increase pressure on Israel to stop its illegal invasion" The European Commission has activated the review of the trade agreement requested by a majority of EU countries at the request of a proposal from the Netherl…

A global suspension is unlikely since it would require the validation of each of the Twenty-Seven. Even among the countries that supported the review, few are considering drastic measures, hoping that the signal sent to the Hebrew state is already sufficiently clear.

Review Of E.U.-Israel Association Agreement: A First Step To Address Israel’s Human Rights Violations In Gaza

The European Foreign Affairs Council has recently agreed to review whether Israel is complying with the E.U.-Israel Association Agreement. Signed in 2000, the deal establishes a permanent framework for economic cooperation between the parties. On May 20th, 17 out of 27 countries approved the review proposal issued by Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp, while 10 countries, including Italy and Germany, opposed it. The purpose of the review is …

The head of European diplomacy recalled that the review is already "in progress" and that she hopes that its conclusion will be ready for the next EU Foreign Affairs Council, which will bring together the Ministers of the Twenty-Seven in Luxembourg on 23 June.

The German Chanceler believes that what is going on in Gaza 'has ceased to be understandable'. The President of the Commission is speaking in a 'abminable' military operation. Brussels is reviewing the trade agreement with Israel, but has not yet reached a conclusion.