Brussels: President of the European Council Antonio Costa has expressed support for the European Commission's proposals to suspend certain trade provisions outlined in the Association Agreement with Israel. The measures also include imposing sanctions on extremist ministers and violent settlers.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, Costa emphasized in a post on X that it is now up to member states to make a decision on the proposals. He underscored that these actions aim to show that Europe does not condone the Israeli government's conduct in Gaza and the West Bank, which he considers to have exceeded Israel's legitimate right to self-defense.
The President of the European Council highlighted the dire situation in Gaza, describing it as "catastrophic and unacceptable." He called for an immediate ceasefire, the re-establishment of full humanitarian access, and the unconditional release of hostages.
In a separate statement on X, Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, reiterated that the Commission is advocating for sanctions against extremist ministers and violent colonists in addition to the suspension of trade concessions with Israel.
