"Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares stated, 'I expect every European country to uphold what the International Court of Justice and the UN say on human rights and the defence of international law. Anything different would be a defeat for the European Union.'"
"German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called Spain's request inappropriate, asserting that any issues should instead be discussed in a critical, constructive dialogue with Israel."
"The main factor behind the disquiet over Israel within Europe is the genocidal war on Gaza, where more than 72,000 Palestinians have been killed since October 2023."
"Israel has destroyed most of Gaza's infrastructure, and a genocide case has been brought against it before the International Court of Justice in The Hague."
Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia are advocating for the suspension of the EU's trade agreement with Israel, facing opposition from Germany and Italy. The push is fueled by concerns over Israel's actions in Gaza, where over 72,000 Palestinians have died since October 2023. The destruction of Gaza's infrastructure and the expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank are significant issues. Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares emphasized the need for Europe to uphold international law, while Germany's Foreign Minister criticized the request for suspension as inappropriate.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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