European Commission President Proposes Strict Measures to Support Gaza and Pressure Israel

SadaNews Translation - The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, announced a series of political and humanitarian measures that could be taken in response to the escalating crisis in the Gaza Strip, asserting that "what is happening in Gaza has shaken the conscience of the world," and that "man-made famine cannot be a weapon of war."

Von der Leyen's statements came on the X platform as translated by SadaNews, where she emphasized the necessity of halting deliberate starvation, considering that the European Union bears a moral responsibility in confronting this catastrophe. She noted that the EU's aid to Gaza far exceeds what any other international partner provides, but she admitted that "Europe needs to do more."

In this context, she announced a package of political and economic measures aimed at pressuring the Israeli government, without harming civil society or cultural institutions such as "Yad Vashem."

Among the steps revealed by von der Leyen are the suspension of bilateral support provided to Israel, in addition to proposing sanctions on extremist ministers and settlers who engage in violence in Palestinian territories. She also mentioned the possibility of partially suspending the European-Israeli partnership agreement, particularly in trade-related aspects, as a symbolic action reflecting the EU's rejection of current policies.

Among the proposals put forward by the President of the European Commission is also the establishment of an international donors group to support Palestinians, which includes a dedicated tool for the reconstruction of Gaza.