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France has urged the European Commission to review the EU’s association agreement with Israel due to the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and concerns about human rights compliance. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot emphasized the need to reassess the partnership, citing Israel’s obstruction of humanitarian aid and the critical conditions faced by Palestinians in Gaza. His call for an evaluation follows similar demands from the Netherlands and highlights divisions within the EU regarding the agreement, which is predicated on respect for human rights and democracy.
