US EditionEuropean Union Divided over Response to Suspected Israeli Rights Breaches
- The EU's diplomatic corps delivered an eight-page legal review on Monday in Brussels, indicating Israel may breach human rights obligations under the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
- The review followed the ongoing Gaza war starting October 7, 2023, with rising Palestinian casualties and divisions among EU states on how to respond.
- EU foreign ministers were unable to advance measures to limit Israel's actions, while nine member states supported investigating the possibility of halting trade with Israeli settlements amid demands for improved humanitarian conditions.
- Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares emphasized that the period for mere statements has ended and urged suspending the EU-Israel agreement as a means to increase pressure on Israel.
- The review sparked an immediate Israeli backlash and EU uncertainty as officials said further measures require unanimity and political backing absent from capitals currently.
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EU seeks Gaza progress
The EU said on Monday that Israel must improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza or else face possible consequences, after a review of a cooperation deal found it fell short of its human-rights obligations. The European Union's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, said the bloc hopes to use a review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement to pressure Israel to ease suffering in the Palestinian territory and allow more aid into the strip. "We will contact …
EU says Israel breaching key agreement with its actions in Gaza
The European Union says there are "indications" that Israel's actions in Gaza are violating human rights obligations in the agreement governing its ties with the EU, according to its findings seen by The Associated Press. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas presented the review to foreign minsters of the 27-member bloc in Brussels on Monday, leading at least one country to openly propose suspending the agreement. "There are indications that Isra…
The High Representative will now limit herself to opening a dialogue with Tel Aviv to try to "improve the humanitarian situation" in the face of the Netanyahu blockade, but she does not foresee measures for the time being and the lack of sufficient support puts them uphill.
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