EU Considers Suspending Israel from Horizon Program Amid Gaza Crisis
The European Union is contemplating a partial suspension of Israel's participation in the Horizon research funding program. This move follows concerns over Israel's insufficient humanitarian aid to Gaza. The proposal is set to be discussed by the European Commission amid ongoing diplomatic tensions.
The European Union is weighing the possibility of partially suspending Israel from its Horizon research funding program. This consideration comes in response to pressure from EU nations urging increased international influence over Israel due to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
The topic has been added to the agenda for the upcoming meeting of the College of Commissioners, though detailed explanations from the Commission are still pending. Similarly, both EU and Israeli officials have refrained from commenting on the matter at this time.
Historically, Israel has participated in numerous EU research ventures since 1996. However, growing dissatisfaction from EU governments, notably France, the Netherlands, and Spain, regarding Israel's recent commitments to Gaza aid has intensified calls for concrete action.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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