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EU to Review Israel Trade Deal Following Massive Petition
Over 1.1 million EU citizens have signed a petition calling for the isolation of Israel, prompting the European Union to review its Association Agreement with the Jewish state. The European Commission will meet with the petition organizers soon, ahead of a European Parliament discussion on suspending ties.
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What happened
- 01Over 1.1 million EU citizens signed a petition calling for Israel's isolation.
- 02The European Union will review its Association Agreement with Israel.
- 03The European Left Alliance initiated the petition, accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza.
- 04Israel strongly rejects the genocide accusation and emphasizes minimizing civilian casualties.
- 05The EU is Israel's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade at €43.3 billion.
- 06EU member states are divided on whether to suspend the trade agreement with Israel.
The petition, launched by the European Left Alliance, accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza, a charge Israel rejects. The review could impact the significant trade relationship between the EU and Israel.
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