EU Considers Further Measures Against Israel

(MENAFN) The European Union still retains options for additional action against Israel regarding Gaza, but member nations are split on what the subsequent move should be, the bloc’s foreign policy chief stated on Tuesday.

"The humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza is testing Europe's resolve because we are not united," Kaja Kallas declared during the European Parliament's plenary session in Strasbourg.

Kallas emphasized that the EU "has not sat on its hands," highlighting her efforts to ensure aid reaches those in urgent need and to leverage the political influence they possess.

Nevertheless, the foreign policy chief admitted that "it is not enough" and stressed that further steps are necessary.

"I have also led a full review of Israel's compliance with Article Two of our association agreement. We drew up an inventory of possible options to pressure the Israeli government to change its course of action," she noted.

She added that there is unanimous agreement on the "diagnosis and the goals: end the suffering and secure the release of all hostages."

"Our options for more action are clear and remain on the table. But member states disagree on how to get the Israeli government to change the course," Kallas observed.

She further explained, "That’s why several member states have now taken national measures."

On Monday, the Spanish administration revealed nine actions against Israel, including a permanent prohibition on arms exports, which Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez described as measures intended to halt the "genocide in Gaza."

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