2025-09-17 22:55:10
Politics

EU Proposes Trade Suspension Against Israel Amid Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

The European Commission has proposed significant actions against Israel in response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. This includes suspending the free trade agreement, which constitutes a substantial portion of the €43 billion trade.

The initiative aims to reapply tariffs, freeze mutual benefits, and halt EU funding for Israeli organizations. However, the proposal faces division among EU member states, with some advocating for stronger economic measures while others resist.

Notably, a group of 325 former EU ambassadors has called for targeted sanctions, citing Israel's violations of international law. They emphasize the urgency of supporting a two-state solution and addressing the grave humanitarian situation in Gaza, where the consequences of conflict have severely impacted vulnerable populations.

Al Jazeera
17. September 2025 um 13:07

As its former ambassadors, we urge the EU to sanction Israel now

A group of 325 former EU ambassadors and senior officials have urged the European Union to impose targeted sanctions on Israel and suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement due to the country's 'multiple violations of international law' in Gaza. The signatories, including those from 13 EU Member States, also demand that the EU support a two-state solution and pressure Israel into compliance with its international obligations. They argue that the actions of the Israeli army have escalated to..
Al Jazeera
17. September 2025 um 12:18

EU proposes suspension of trade concessions with Israel over Gaza war

The European Commission has proposed suspending trade concessions with Israel over its war on Gaza, imposing sanctions on 'extremist' ministers and violent settlers, and halting bilateral support. The proposal follows a review of Israel's compliance with human rights and democratic principles. European leaders are divided on the issue, with some member states calling for economic curbs and an arms embargo against Israel, while others resist such measures. The sanctions require sufficient support..
Globes
17. September 2025 um 14:25

EU recommends suspending Israel free trade agreement

The European Commission has proposed suspending the free trade agreement between Israel and the EU, which would affect 37% of their €43 billion trade. The move is in response to President Ursula von der Leyen's statement last week, and the aim is to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza. The suspension will not immediately cancel the agreement but forward it to the EU Council for decision. Israel has expressed surprise and unfairness at the expected decision.
The Guardian
17. September 2025 um 14:06

European Commission calls for freezing of free trade with Israel over Gaza

The European Commission has proposed suspending free trade with Israel and imposing sanctions on two far-right Israeli ministers and 10 Hamas leaders in response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The proposal includes reimposing tariffs on some goods, freezing mutual benefits, and suspension of EU research grants to Israeli organizations. However, there is no certain majority from EU member states for the proposals, as Germany has been reluctant to take such steps.
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