{"id":19259,"date":"2025-06-22T13:26:08","date_gmt":"2025-06-22T13:26:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/?p=19259"},"modified":"2025-06-22T13:26:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-22T13:26:08","slug":"eu-document-warns-israel-may-be-violating-human-rights-agreement-but-no-sanctions-yet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/2025\/06\/22\/eu-document-warns-israel-may-be-violating-human-rights-agreement-but-no-sanctions-yet\/","title":{"rendered":"EU Document Warns Israel May Be Violating Human Rights Agreement, But No Sanctions Yet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ai-optimize-6 ai-optimize-introduction\"><em><strong>Watan<\/strong><\/em>-The Guardian has published a report by its Brussels correspondent highlighting a leaked European Union document that states there are \u201cindications\u201d Israel is breaching its human rights obligations in Gaza under Article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement\u2014but the document stops short of recommending immediate sanctions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-27\" data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1487\">The confidential paper, to be presented Monday by the EU\u2019s new foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, cites assessments by the International Court of Justice, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and other UN bodies. However, it stresses that the conclusions do not represent an official judgment from any EU institution.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-28\" data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1719\">According to The Guardian, this warning is the result of a broader review of the 1995 EU-Israel Association Agreement, initiated by 17 EU member states last month\u2014led by the Netherlands, traditionally a close Israeli ally.<\/p>\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-14\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"352108e6-d6a8-424d-b750-131be84160ff\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\">\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-45\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"96\">Mounting Civilian Deaths in Gaza Spur EU Pressure to Review Israel Trade Deal<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-29\" data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"2162\">The review was triggered by mounting evidence of Israel\u2019s deadly blockade and bombing campaign in Gaza, which, since October 7, 2023, has killed over 55,600 people, mostly civilians, according to Gaza\u2019s health ministry.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-29\" data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"2162\">The near-daily killing of Palestinians seeking food has intensified scrutiny of whether Israel upholds \u201crespect for human rights and democratic principles,\u201d a foundational clause of its relationship with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/2025\/05\/08\/eu-considers-suspending-israel-trade-pact-over-gaza-war-violations\/\">EU<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-30\" data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2369\">Despite growing concern, diplomatic complexities\u2014especially following Israel\u2019s airstrikes on Iran\u2014have made consensus difficult. Some EU governments remain hesitant to confront Israel too forcefully.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-31\" data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2554\">European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, while reiterating Israel\u2019s \u201cright to self-defense,\u201d has faced criticism for failing to address the humanitarian toll in Gaza.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19248\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19248\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19248 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/22111.jpg\" alt=\"European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, while reiterating Israel\u2019s \u201cright to self-defense,\u201d has faced criticism for failing to address the humanitarian toll in Gaza.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/22111.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/22111-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/22111-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19248\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gaza endures worsening famine, massacres, and a collapsed healthcare system.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-32\" data-start=\"2556\" data-end=\"2780\">The EU-Israel Association Agreement underpins a \u20ac68 billion trade relationship and includes Israel\u2019s participation in the EU\u2019s \u201cHorizon\u201d research funding program, from which Israel has received \u20ac831 million since 2021.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-33\" data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"3047\">Over 100 civil society groups, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, have urged the EU to suspend the agreement. Their statement warned that a \u201cweak or inconclusive review\u201d would damage EU credibility and embolden Israeli war crimes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-34\" data-start=\"3049\" data-end=\"3198\">Eve Geddie, head of Amnesty\u2019s EU office, called the review \u201ctragically late\u201d and said Israeli forces have only grown more aggressive over time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-35\" data-start=\"3200\" data-end=\"3401\">Separately, eight EU countries\u2014led by Belgium\u2014have written to Kallas urging a ban on trade involving goods and services from illegal Israeli settlements, in line with a 2023 ICJ advisory opinion.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-36\" data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3643\">The Guardian notes the EU\u2019s internal division over Israel. Some countries like Spain and Ireland recognize Palestine, while others like Hungary and the Czech Republic are strong allies of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-37\" data-start=\"3645\" data-end=\"3834\">A turning point came last month when the Netherlands broke ranks and demanded a formal review of the EU-Israel agreement, following unprecedented pro-Palestinian protests in Dutch cities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-38\" data-start=\"3836\" data-end=\"4039\">Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp argued that the Gaza blockade violates international law and the EU agreement. Surprisingly, several other nations backed the review, though no vote was held.<\/p>\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-16\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"35a44630-87ff-4f37-9e9c-df08bdb248bf\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\">\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-46\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"83\">EU Divided on Sanctions as Calls Grow to Hold Israel Accountable<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"absolute\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center\">However, a full suspension of the agreement is unlikely, as it would require unanimous consent\u2014something Hungary, the Czech Republic, or Germany could easily veto. A qualified majority could still suspend trade benefits or research funding, but even that remains uncertain.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center\">Hildegard Bentele, a German conservative MEP and chair of the EU delegation to Israel, criticized the push to review the deal, arguing it would have no impact on the Israeli government and would reduce EU leverage.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center\">By contrast, former EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has openly criticized Europe for shirking its moral responsibilities. He urged using the agreement as leverage to demand compliance with international law.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center\">The Guardian also notes that Hungary has blocked EU sanctions targeting violent Israeli settlers\u2014further illustrating the EU\u2019s fractured foreign policy.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19240\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19240\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19240 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/221-2.jpg\" alt=\"Gaza airstrike casualties\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/221-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/221-2-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/221-2-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19240\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Israeli war crimes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center\">Kallas recently defended the EU\u2019s lack of strong action by citing the challenge of securing a unified stance. \u201cSanctions require consensus,\u201d she said. \u201cAnd I represent 27 countries.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center\">She added that proposing sanctions doomed to fail would only highlight the EU\u2019s internal division: \u201cIt might make me feel better to do something, but in reality, I know it won\u2019t succeed.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Watan-The Guardian has published a report by its Brussels correspondent highlighting a leaked European Union document that states there are \u201cindications\u201d Israel is breaching its human rights obligations in Gaza under Article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement\u2014but the document stops short of recommending immediate sanctions. 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