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Finland opposes freezing EU-Israel agreement, says Rajala
Pasi Rajala, State Secretary to Finland’s Foreign Minister and Defence Minister, confirmed that Finland does not support freezing the EU’s association agreement with Israel. Rajala represented Finland at last week’s EU Foreign Affairs Council, where member states formally discussed sanctions against Israel for the first time. He responded to questions from Yle on behalf of Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen, who declined an interview.
The EU Foreign Affairs Council held its first official discussion on sanctions against Israel last Tuesday. Finland was represented by State Secretary Pasi Rajala.
War in Gaza: A persistent group of EU member states opposes sanctions or measures against Israel. Even after a critical letter from 20 of the 25…
Finland has increased its purchases of strategic weapons systems from Israel in recent years. At the same time, the EU is discussing the fulfillment of the terms of the agreement between Israel and the EU.
Israel is not respecting the cooperation agreement with the EU. The Union's cooperation with the country must end, at least temporarily.
Von der Leyen: Israel must fulfill promises to the EU regarding Gaza
BRUSSELS (ANP) – EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas has made an agreement with Israel that more goods will be allowed into Gaza and that humanitarian aid would be restarted. Despite these promises, Palestinian civilians are still being killed while trying to reach humanitarian aid. “The images from Gaza are unbearable,” writes Von der Leyen. “The EU reiterates its call for a free, safe, and rapid flow of humanitarian aid. And for full complian…
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