Borrell suggested that the EU suspend dialogue with Israel due to the conflict in Gaza – Reuters

European Union High Representative Josep Borrell has proposed suspending political dialogue with Israel due to possible human rights violations in the Gaza Strip. In a letter sent to EU foreign ministers on November 13, Borrell expressed concern about violations of international humanitarian law in Gaza. The initiative requires the approval of all 27 EU countries, which diplomats say is unlikely. Borrell's proposal is intended to send a signal of concern about Israel's behavior in the conflict.

The United Nations human rights office said last week that about 70% of those killed in the Gaza Strip were women and children. The organization condemned it as a “systematic violation of the fundamental principles of international humanitarian law.” Israel has denied the accusations. On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists launched a massive rocket attack on Israel, after which a military operation began in the Gaza Strip. Netanyahu stated on July 1, 2024 that Israel would continue fighting in Gaza until Hamas was destroyed and the war's goals were achieved.

Josep Borrell sent a letter to EU ministers proposing to stop the political dialogue with Israel due to possible human rights violations in Gaza. The decision requires the approval of all European Union countries, which diplomats say is unlikely. The material also mentions the White House's pressure on the Israeli government to resolve the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.