EU's 27 countries struggle to find a united voice on Gaza

Nick Beake

Europe correspondent

Anadolu via Getty Images People with Palestinian flags gather outside the EU Council building to show solidarity with Palestinians on June 23, 2025

Protests in Brussels called for the EU to suspend its trade agreement with Israel following a report indicating potential human rights violations under the EU-Israel Association Agreement amidst ongoing violence in Gaza. Despite pressure from over 100 NGOs and public outcry, EU leaders remain divided, with some countries opposing any sanctions against Israel, reflecting significant political challenges in achieving a unified response.

Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Protesters in Brussels, supported by over 100 NGOs, are calling for the European Union to suspend its trade agreement with Israel due to reported human rights violations in Gaza, but EU leaders remain divided and have not taken definitive action.

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