Spain, Slovenia, and Ireland have called for a debate within the European Union on suspending its association agreement with Israel, citing violations of human rights amid worsening conditions in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. In a letter to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, the three nations emphasized Israel’s breach of international law and the urgent need for action, including addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and increasing violence in the West Bank. They argue that Israel’s actions contravene the EU-Israel Association Agreement, which ties relations to respect for human rights.
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