Germany and Italy Block EU Bid to Suspend Israel Trade Pact Amid Rights Concerns

53 articles · Updated · The Times of Israel · Apr 21

Germany and Italy have blocked a push by Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement over Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank.
The proposal was shelved at an EU foreign ministers’ meeting, with member states divided and alternative measures to be discussed in May.
Calls for suspension follow mounting pressure from rights groups and public petitions, citing alleged human rights violations and breaches of international law by Israel.

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