Germany still undecided on backing EU sanctions against Israel

Germany’s government has not yet decided on its stance toward EU proposals to impose sanctions on Israel over its war on Gaza, a government spokesperson says.

“We are aware of the plans for sanctions. The [European] Commission has been discussing them for several days. They will be presented today and the German government has not yet formed a final opinion on them,” government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius says when asked about the plans at a press conference.

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said last week that the EU would propose sanctions on “extremist ministers and on violent settlers,” as well as a partial freeze on trade ties. However, she admitted that there was a lack of unity on the issue from member states, hindering the possibility of passing the measures.