EU commission president seeks sanctions, partial trade suspension against Israel over war in Gaza
Published on: Sept. 10, 2025, 4:28 p.m. | Source: Daily Excelsior
STRASBOURG (France), Sept 10: The European Commission president said Wednesday she would seek sanctions and a partial trade suspension against Israel over the war in Gaza, an announcement that marked a sharp turnaround for Ursula von der Leyen, a longtime supporter of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The 27-nation EU is deeply divided in its approach to Israel and the Palestinians, and it’s unclear whether a majority will be found to endorse the sanctions and trade measures. Von der […]
