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Editorial: El País

Al fin la UE castiga a Netanyahu
May 22, 2025

  • The European Union is pressuring Benjamin Netanyahu's government to end the military offensives in Gaza after a year and a half of hostilities.
  • The EU, with 17 countries including Spain and France, are saying they will review their association agreement with Israel, which has been in force for 25 years.
  • Over 50,000 Palestinians have died and many are suffering from famine, especially children.
  • Israel is crossing red lines with impunity, even firing on a delegation of diplomats in Jenin.
  • The United Kingdom, another traditional ally of Israel, has suspended negotiations for a free trade agreement.
  • An arms embargo on Israel has been put forth in the Congress of Deputies.

Conclusion: The international community is ramping up pressure on Israel to end its offensive on Gaza. Initiatives range from reviewing association agreements to suspending trade negotiations and arms embargoes. This will impact Israel's privileged status and could have significant consequences.