The European Union is pushing for sanctions against Israeli ministers amid the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict. The EU’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, initiated the proposal, citing inflammatory remarks by Israeli ministers that incite war crimes against Palestinians. Ireland and Belgium have expressed support for the sanctions, particularly targeting ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich. However, the proposal faces resistance from countries like Hungary, Austria, and Czechia, which defend Israel’s right to self-defense. The EU remains divided on its response to the conflict, with some members reluctant to impose sanctions. Click to know more.
