European Union on the Path to Announce New Sanctions Against Israel

 Euroactiv News, citing sources, has reported that Kaja Kallas, the European Union's foreign policy chief, is expected to announce new sanctions against Israel next week, linked to "aggression in the Gaza Strip." This move reflects the growing international concern over the Israel-Palestine conflict.

It is understood that the European Union is considering several scenarios against Israel, including:

• Full or partial suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.

• Imposition of sanctions against specific officials, military personnel, and citizens.

Sources also indicated that the EU could restrict trade with Israel, impose an arms embargo, or suspend scientific and technological cooperation.

Euroactiv noted that suspending the EU-Israel Association Agreement would only be possible through the unanimous support of national governments, which could be a complex process. The news outlet's sources suggest that the EU will likely limit itself to sanctions against specific individuals, as Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, and Norway have already done.

EU foreign ministers are expected to discuss these potential measures in detail on July 15. On the same day, Israel is reportedly set to present a report on the so-called "improvement of the humanitarian situation" in the Gaza Strip, which could shift the direction of the discussions.