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European Union Divided over Response to Suspected Israeli Rights Breaches
GAZA STRIP, PALESTINE, JUN 23 – The EU debate over measures against Israel highlights divisions among member states amid findings of human rights breaches and over 56,000 Palestinian deaths in Gaza, officials said.
- The EU’s diplomatic corps delivered an internal legal review on Monday in Brussels indicating Israel may breach its human rights obligations under the EU-Israel Association Agreement due to its actions in Gaza.
- This review followed the war that started on 7 October 2023 causing about 56,000 Palestinian deaths, and reflects growing EU concern amid member state divisions and Spain’s call to suspend the EU-Israel agreement.
- Nine EU countries back initiatives to curb trade with Israeli settlements, while others like the Netherlands hesitate to escalate, and Spain has cancelled arms deals and called for an embargo on weapons to Israel.
- EU diplomat Kaja Kallas highlighted the priority of improving conditions on the ground, stressing the importance of increasing humanitarian aid access to Gaza. Meanwhile, Spain’s Foreign Minister emphasized that the period for mere statements has ended.
- Member states remain divided on further action, with an EU foreign ministers meeting planned in July to discuss next steps, while the review aims to pressure Israel to ease Gaza’s humanitarian crisis.
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