Divided EU weighs action against Israel over Gaza offensive

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EU foreign ministers will discuss a raft of options for action against Israel over the offensive in Gaza — but likely will not agree on any, AFP reports

The bloc’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has put forward 10 potential steps after Israel was found to have breached a cooperation deal between the two sides on human rights grounds.

The measures range from suspending the entire accord or curbing trade ties to sanctioning Israeli ministers, imposing an arms embargo and halting visa-free travel.

The tone of discussions will be shaped strongly by how Israel is implementing a promise to the EU to improve humanitarian access to Gaza.

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