Suspending cooperation pact with Israel among 10 options mulled by EU, but unclear if enough states will back move

By Reuters 10 July 2025, 5:16 pm

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The European Union’s foreign policy arm presents 10 options for diplomatic action against Israel after it found “indications” last month that Israel breached human rights obligations in a pact governing its ties with the bloc.

In a document prepared for EU member countries and seen by Reuters, the options include major steps such as suspending the EU-Israel Association Agreement and more minor actions such as suspending EU-Israel technical projects.

Most of the measures would require the approval of all or most EU member countries. Diplomats say it is not clear whether there is a willingness among a sufficient number of member states to pursue any of them.