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- The European Commission proposed measures against Israel due to military actions in Gaza, including suspending trade benefits and sanctioning far-right ministers and Hamas members.
- EU officials state these measures aim to improve Gaza's humanitarian situation, not to punish Israel.
- The suspension could lead to €220 million in additional customs duties on Israeli products.
- Trade restrictions require a qualified majority, while sanctions need unanimous approval, complicating passage.
- The EU, Israel's largest trading partner, acknowledges the need for humanitarian aid and a ceasefire amid ongoing violence.
