France urges EU to reassess Israel trade partnership over Gaza rights abuses
- French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot called on the European Commission on Sunday, May 11, 2025, to review the EU-Israel Association Agreement due to worsening conditions in Gaza.
- The request follows growing concerns about Israel’s blockade of humanitarian aid, which some EU countries say breaches the agreement’s human rights requirements.
- Barrot highlighted the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, pointing to critical shortages of food and medical supplies, and strongly criticized Israel’s obstructive approach to addressing these urgent needs.
- He highlighted the severe humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, describing it as approaching total breakdown and widespread starvation, and called for the European Commission to review Israel’s adherence to Article 2 of the association agreement.
- The EU faces divisions over the issue, with some members pressing for suspension of the agreement and others advocating cautious dialogue, while foreign ministers will meet on May 20.
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France Advocates for Reevaluation of EU-Israel Trade Agreement Amid Gaza Crisis
France Calls for Reevaluation of EU-Israel trade Agreement Amid Gaza Crisis In a meaningful shift in European foreign policy, France has expressed its intention to reassess teh European Union’s trade agreement with Israel due to the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza.This initiative reflects a growing concern among various EU member states regarding the implications of [...]
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