EU Proposes Tougher Sanctions on Israel


EU Proposes Tougher Sanctions on Israel

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EU Proposes Tougher Sanctions on Israel

The European Union has a new plan. It wants to put pressure on Israel to stop the war. Many Palestinians are leaving Gaza because of the war.

Kaja Kallas is in charge of EU foreign policy. She wants more taxes on some goods from Israel. She also wants to punish some Israeli people and some Hamas leaders.

Kallas said the goal is not to hurt Israel. It is to make the Israeli government change its plans. She wants the war to end and all hostages to be free.

The EU is Israel's biggest trade partner. The new taxes could hurt Israel's economy. Some money for projects will also be stopped.

The EU is split about the war in Gaza. It is not clear if most countries will agree. Some people think the EU is not doing enough to help stop the war.


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What does the European Union want to do about the war in Israel?

The European Union wants to put pressure on Israel to stop the war.

Who is in charge of EU foreign policy?

Kaja Kallas is in charge of EU foreign policy.

What is the goal of Kaja Kallas regarding the war?

The goal is to make the Israeli government change its plans and to end the war.


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