Italy opposed a Spanish invitation to comment The partnership agreement between the European Union and Israel Because of accusations of violation human rights In Gaza. While she refused Tel Aviv A European report accuses it of committing human rights violations.
Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albaris told reporters on Monday that he would be asked for a council European Union Approval of an immediate comment of the agreement that governs the relations between the bloc and Israel, in protest against what he described as human rights violations in Gaza.
He added that the council will be required to approve a prohibition on weapons sold to Israel, and to impose sanctions on the individuals who are undermining The two -state solution.
For his part, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tayani said today, Monday Rome The suspension of the partnership agreement opposes.
On the sidelines of a meeting with his European Union counterparts, Taiani added Brussels “Our position differs from Spain’s position,” in reference to Spain’s support for the suspension of the agreement.
The minister stressed the importance of preserving relations with Israel, saying that this facilitated the evacuation of some civilians from Gaza.
Meanwhile, Israel rejected a report by the European Union that it may violate its human rights obligations in Gaza And the West Bank She described it in a document seen by Reuters on Sunday as “a moral and systematic failure.”
The memorandum sent to European Union officials before the meeting of foreign ministers today, Monday, stated that the report prepared by the union’s diplomatic apparatus did not consider the challenges facing Israel and based on inaccurate information.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejects a state Israel The document … and you see that it is a complete moral and systematic failure “and it must be fully rejected.
European countries are increasingly criticized the huge human losses left by the military campaign launched by the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu On Gaza since Al -Aqsa Flood On October 7, 2023.