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EU Divided Over Israel's Horizon Funding Amid Gaza Crisis

8/5/2025

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Amid the escalating Gaza crisis, EU diplomats found themselves at an impasse over suspending Israel from the Horizon Europe fund. Despite intense pressure, the proposal to cut Israel's €200 million in research grants lacked majority support. Germany and Italy stood against sanctions, while Spain and Ireland pushed for decisive action, highlighting the EU's deep divisions on this critical issue.

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Amid the escalating Gaza crisis, EU diplomats found themselves at an impasse over suspending Israel from the Horizon Europe fund. Despite intense pressure, the proposal to cut Israel's €200 million in research grants lacked majority support. Germany and Italy stood against sanctions, while Spain and Ireland pushed for decisive action, highlighting the EU's deep divisions on this critical issue.