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’Double standards’: Spain slams EU inaction on Israel deal
An EU report concluded Israel might be breaching human rights in Gaza. The bloc could suspend a major trade deal, but it won’t. A brief hardening towards Israel appears to have dissipated after recent tensions with Iran.
EU cites ‘indications’ Israel is breaching human rights obligations over conduct in Gaza
The EU has said “there are indications” that Israel is in breach of human rights obligations over its conduct in Gaza, but stopped short of calling for immediate sanctions.
EU: Suspend trade agreement with Israel
The European Union should immediately suspend its trade agreement with Israel as long as Israel’s atrocity crimes persist, Human Rights Watch and over 110 organizations and trade unions said in a joint statement.
UK suspends free trade talks with Israel and announces sanctions over West Bank settlers
The UK suspended free trade talks with Israel and hit West Bank settlers with sanctions, less than a day after vowing “concrete actions” if Israel didn’t stop its new military offensive in Gaza.
EU to review agreement with Israel over Gaza concerns, Kallas says
The European Union will review a pact governing its political and economic ties with Israel due to the "catastrophic" situation in Gaza, EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas said after a meeting of the bloc’s foreign ministers.
EU faces growing pressure to review agreement with Israel as Gaza aid blockade tightens
Ireland has increased pressure on the EU to review the human rights clause of its association agreement with Israel following a famine alert in Gaza.
Belgian government parties agree on joint Gaza resolution
The majority parties in the Belgian government agreed on a joint motion for a resolution and call to ’critically reassess’ cooperation with Israel on the basis of a formal review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
Ireland calls for review of EU-Israel association agreement
Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Defense Simon Harris called on Sunday for a review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
France backs calls to review EU-Israel agreement over Gaza
Paris labels the Jewish state’s attitude ‘incomprehensible’ as Palestinians face starvation and looming famine.
Netherlands urges review of EU-Israel trade deal over ‘catastrophic’ Gaza aid block
Foreign minister Caspar Veldkamp tells top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas he believes Israel is in breach of rights obligations linked to trade agreement.
Israel favors upgrading US free trade deal, economy minister says
Israel seeks to update its free trade deal with the US amid Donald Trump’s sweeping new global tariffs.
Joint letter ahead of the European Union-Israel Association Council
In a letter sent ahead of the European Union-Israel Association Council meeting, our network alongside 120 trade unions, civil society and human rights organisations called on the EU to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
India-Israel free trade deal on the cards: What it means for both nations
As both nations move towards signing the FTA, the partnership is expected to open new trade and investment opportunities, benefiting businesses and economies on both sides.
Israel and India seek trade pact in 2025 as Trump touts US-India corridor via Israel
Israel and India are accelerating efforts to finalize a free trade agreement, potentially by year’s end. This comes as the US is promoting a trade corridor linking India, the Middle East, Europe, and the US, with Israel playing a key role.
Over 250 Parliamentarians from 17 EU countries urge the suspension of the EU Association Agreement with Israel
Over 250 Parliamentarians from 17 EU countries called for the suspension of the EU Association Agreement with Israel citing Israel’s breaches of the art 2, so called ’human rights’ clause of the treaty.
An urgent call from European trade unions: Suspend the Association Agreement with Israel
European trade union organisations and confederations called on the European Commission to fulfill its obligations and review the Israeli Government’s compliance with article two of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
Ireland ’will not wait’ for EU to unilaterally suspend trade with Israel: PM Harris
Ireland is among EU member states that have been calling for the EU and Israel to hold an Association Council over human right concerns in Gaza.
Spain urges fellow EU members to suspend free trade agreement with Israeli regime
Spain has called on fellow members of the European Union to suspend a free trade deal between the EU and Israel, amid the regime’s ongoing aggression in the Gaza Strip.
Serbia, Israel presidents announce free trade agreement
During Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Belgrade, his Serbian counterpart, Aleksandar Vucic, said that a free trade deal will be agreed ’as soon as possible’.
Vietnam strives to enact FTA with Israel from Oct
The Vietnamese Ministry of Finance is drafting a government decree on tax for the implementation of the Vietnam-Israel Free Trade Agreement in 2024-2027, aiming to start the decree from October 15.