In a powerful State of the Union speech, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed suspending all payments and partially freezing the EU’s trade partnership with Israel. Citing a “man-made famine” in Gaza and accusing Israel of undermining the two-state solution, von der Leyen called Europe’s lack of action “painful” and urged bold steps.<br /><br />The proposal includes halting the EU-Israel Association Agreement on trade-related matters and placing sanctions on Israeli ministers and settlers accused of inciting violence. But divisions among EU countries like Germany and Italy could stall these moves.<br /><br />As the Gaza death toll climbs and pressure grows, will the EU finally act — or remain divided?<br />WooGlobe Ref : WGA666180<br />For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com
