Israeli Foreign Minister Slams European Commission Over Proposed Sanctions | World News

Israel strongly condemned the statements by the President of the European Commission on Wednesday after proposed partially suspended the unification of the European Union with Israel on the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

“What happened in Gaza shook the conscience of the world,” the European Commission President Ursula von Der Leyen said to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. He said.

These measures include the suspension of the trade department of the EU-Israeli Association Agreement, which will withdraw preferential access to the European markets. Israel’s largest trade partner, the EU, last year, the country’s international property trade has been about one -third. The termination of preferential access will not explicitly a boycott, but will lead to higher tariffs on Israeli goods and services.

Applying such an suspension will require the support of 15 of the EU 27 member states, representing 65 percent of the block population.

He promised unanimously, without support, he promised that the von -derying commission would take action. Israeli non -governmental organizations and Yad Vashem Holocaust monument, despite the work, Israel will be on waiting for bilateral support, he said.

Israel Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar von der Leyen condemned the words. “This morning, the words of the European Commission President of the European Commission is sad. Some are also stained by the echoes of the fake propaganda of Hamas and his partners. Once again, Europe is sending the wrong message that strengthens the radical axis in Europe, Hamas and the Middle East.” He said.

“Israel, the only Jewish state in the world and the only democracy in the Middle East, is to fight the battle of survival against pro -enemies working to eliminate it. International society should support Israel in this struggle.”

Sa’ar also emphasized Israel’s ongoing human cooperation with the EU and pointed out the efforts to stabilize the Gaza economy.

“The consequences of this effort, as well as other things, are evident in the dramatic decrease in the prices of the basic products in Gaza. However, the main thing is missing in the President’s testimony.

Sa’ar resulted in a warning that the stance of the commission could recoil. “Damaging Israel will not help to end this conflict. On the contrary, Hamas and Israel strengthen the enemies of Israel. President, Israel-Europe relations to weaken the elements that weaken the elements. These partners are not an acceptable attitude.”

Approximately 1,200 people were killed and 252 Israelis and foreigners were hostage of attacks on the Israeli communities near the Gaza border on 7 October.