""We are proposing these measures not to punish Israel or Israel people, but to really try to pressure (the) Israeli government to change course and to end the human suffering in Gaza," Kallas said at a press conference in Brussels. "The war needs to end, the suffering must stop, and all hostages must be released." The sanctions would freeze any of the individuals' European assets and ban travel within the EU."
"The EU is Israel's largest trading partner, so the tariffs could have far-reaching effects on Israel's economy, which is already rattled by the cost of a long war. Roughly 32 million euros ($37.5 million) in bilateral funds controlled by the European Commission would be immediately suspended. The commission also gives support to the Palestinian Authority. Israel denies there is starvation in Gaza and says it allows in enough humanitarian aid."
The European Union proposed increasing tariffs on some Israeli goods and imposing sanctions on settlers and two Israeli ministers, along with measures against 10 Hamas leaders. Proposed penalties include freezing European assets and travel bans within the EU, and suspension of roughly €32 million in Commission-controlled bilateral funds. The EU's role as Israel's largest trading partner gives these measures potential economic impact. The proposals have divided member states, with insufficient support to suspend free-trade arrangements and Germany's position seen as pivotal. Israeli officials deny claims of starvation in Gaza and have strongly criticized the proposals, vowing to resist European pressure.
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