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Israeli Minister Slams EU Trade Suspension Proposal as Disproportionate

9/19/2025

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Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar criticized the European Commission's proposal to suspend trade provisions in the E.U.-Israel Association Agreement, calling it "disproportionate."
He stated the proposal seeks to apply political pressure on Israel after the October 7 terror attack.
Sa'ar warned that sanctions could embolden Hamas and harm Israel during its conflict.
He highlighted potential negative effects on European citizens, including rising commodity prices.
The proposal will be discussed by the European Commission's College of Commissioners on Wednesday.

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Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar criticized the European Commission's proposal to suspend trade provisions in the E.U.-Israel Association Agreement, calling it "disproportionate."
He stated the proposal seeks to apply political pressure on Israel after the October 7 terror attack.
Sa'ar warned that sanctions could embolden Hamas and harm Israel during its conflict.
He highlighted potential negative effects on European citizens, including rising commodity prices.
The proposal will be discussed by the European Commission's College of Commissioners on Wednesday.