EU splits over suspending Israel trade pact as Spain demands action
Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia pressed EU foreign ministers on Tuesday to suspend the bloc's association agreement with Israel, citing Gaza, West Bank settlements, and a new death penalty law.
The European Commission proposed a partial trade suspension in September affecting roughly €5.8 billion in Israeli exports, but Germany, Italy, Hungary, and Austria have blocked progress.
Denmark's foreign minister said there is "no sign of any majority" to act, while Belgium backed a partial suspension and called a full one unattainable