“This decision signifies a pivotal moment in EU-Israel relations and serves as a tangible reaction to the Israeli government’s breaches of Article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement and its humanitarian obligations towards the EU,” stated Prévot.
“We urge the Commission to swiftly propose additional concrete measures within the framework of the association agreement,” the minister continued. “Pressure on the Israeli government must be heightened to guarantee full and unrestricted humanitarian access to Gaza. Simultaneously, we reiterate our call on Hamas to provide food to Israeli hostages and to release them immediately and unconditionally. Commitment to human rights remains non-negotiable.”
Specifically, the Commission intends to cease funding for start-ups and SMEs in Israel aiming to launch “disruptive technologies” through its ‘EIC Accelerator’. A qualified majority among the member states is required for approval, which has not yet been attained, particularly due to reservations from Italy and Germany.
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