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Petition Calls for EU to Suspend Israel Partnership

2/16/2026

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  • A petition signed by nearly 458,000 European citizens seeks suspension of the European Union's partnership with Israel under the EU's human rights clause.
  • Launched on January 13, it requires 1 million signatures from at least seven member states by January 13 next year for formal consideration by the European Commission.
  • France leads with 203,182 signatures, reflecting broad support across all 27 EU member states and signaling a shift to formal democratic engagement.