The European Union has proposed curbing trade ties with Israel and sanctioning ministers in its strongest action over the war in Gaza, though reluctance from key member states risks blocking the measures' adoption.
The bloc's executive, however, said it would take immediate action by itself by freezing some €20 million in bilateral support for Israel.
The move from the EU's executive comes as pressure has mounted on the 27-nation bloc to take action against Israel over its devastating near-two-year offensive in Gaza.
Spain says it will boycott Eurovision if Israel is allowed to participate in next year’s competition, adding to a growing list of countries making similar demands.
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La Commissione europea ha proposto di sospendere alcune delle parti commerciali dell'accordo di associazione UE-Israele e di sanzionare i ministri estremisti e coloni israeliani.
ReplyDeleteLa Commissione ha annunciato inoltre di aver sospeso il sostegno bilaterale a Israele. La proposta di sospensione deve essere ratificata dagli Stati membri.
Bruselas afirmó que introduciría medidas en contra de Israel, que amenazó con responder de forma decidida.
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