EU Prepares Sanctions Against Israel Amid Gaza Conflict

The European Union is set to impose new sanctions on Israel in response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The announcement was made ahead of a scheduled meeting of EU commissioners, where measures including the suspension of specific trade provisions with Israel will be discussed and potentially adopted.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Brussels | Updated: 16-09-2025 16:15 IST | Created: 16-09-2025 16:15 IST

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In a decisive move, the European Union is preparing to implement a fresh round of sanctions targeting Israel over its military actions in Gaza. This comes as the region continues to experience heightened tensions and violence.

Speaking on Tuesday, EU Commission spokesperson Paula Pinho confirmed the impending decision. She noted that the EU commissioners are scheduled to meet on Wednesday to deliberate and potentially adopt a comprehensive package of measures directed at Israel.

Among the proposed measures is a significant step to suspend certain trade provisions within the existing agreements between the EU and Israel, signaling a strong stance from the European bloc.

(With inputs from agencies.)