US EditionExclusive: Cross-Party MEPs Call for EU Sanctions on Israel over Gaza
EUROPEAN UNION, JUL 28 – The EU aims to pressure Israel's far-right government by excluding defense-related firms from Horizon Europe amid growing concern over Gaza's humanitarian crisis.
- In Brussels, ambassadors will discuss a European Commission proposal to exclude Israeli companies from Horizon Europe defence funding, requiring a 55% qualified majority amid industry pressure.
- Amid deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, EU capitals’ patience is waning as Israel’s foreign ministry said sanctions `only serve to strengthen Hamas` after promotion of aid deals two weeks ago.
- Israel’s foreign ministry said it would fight the move, claiming it only serves to strengthen Hamas, while 58 MEPs urged EU leadership to take meaningful actions after the Knesset resolution.
- On Monday, Germany will airlift aid into the Gaza Strip, and Chancellor Friedrich Merz refused to rule out sanctions or suspending the EU-Israel trade agreement.
- Ahead of broader diplomatic efforts, France will implement its rebuke in September, as France and Saudi Arabia co-host a UN conference in New York to promote a two-state solution, with Abbas planning elections in the coming year.
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The European Commission is increasing pressure on Israel because of the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. It recommends that Member States partially suspend Israel's participation in an important EU research funding programme.
The EU Commission is publicly considering sanctioning Israel. Germany and some other countries had recently opposed sanctions.
On Sunday, WHO warned about the "aware levels" of malnutrition in Gaza as the Israeli offensive continues.
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In view of the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, the Authority recommends partially suspending Israel's participation in the Horizon Europe research funding programme. The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the sanction recommendation as "mistaken, deplorable and unjustified."
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