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EU to Suspend Dialogue with Israel?
Josep Borrell proposes suspending EU political dialogue with Israel over human rights concerns, facing opposition from some member states.
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European Union (Eu)IsraelEuropean CommissionAssociation Council
Josep BorrellBenjamin NetanyahuUrsula Von Der LeyenCharles MichelPedro Sánchez
- What are the main reasons behind Borrell's proposal?
- The proposal, to be presented at the next Foreign Affairs Council, cites Israel's insufficient response to the EU's concerns regarding humanitarian issues in Gaza and violence by extremist settlers in the West Bank.
- What is Josep Borrell proposing to do regarding Israel?
- Josep Borrell, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, is proposing to suspend political dialogue with Israel due to concerns over human rights violations.
- What is the timing of Borrell's proposal and its significance?
- Borrell's actions are taken just before leaving his post and are a response to the lack of progress on human rights issues, as well as to the current crisis in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
- What is the expected level of support within the EU for Borrell's proposal?
- While some EU countries strongly oppose condemning Israel's actions, others have hardened their stance, leading to a more complex situation for Borrell's proposal.
- What is the proposed next step in the EU-Israel relationship after the potential suspension?
- The suspension of political dialogue wouldn't automatically end all interactions; Israel would still have the right to discuss the measure at the next Association Council meeting, proposed for early 2025.