Author: Sasha Vakulina
Published on: 22/06/2025 | 00:00:00
AI Summary:
The EU-Israel Association Agreement review said Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip indicate a breach of the human rights provisions contained in its Association Agreement with the European Union. Israel has blasted the review, saying the report should not be taken seriously or used as a basis for any future actions or conversations. Israeli foreign ministry expresses its ‘astonishment’ that the report disregarded “our detailed response to the questions submitted to us” the breach stems from Israel’s offensive on Gaza and the stringent conditions applied to the deliveries of humanitarian aid. The EUSR report focuses on what it calls a ‘rush job’ Israeli foreign ministry letter says EUSR report also “fails methodologically” no opportunity to defend itself, Israel claims. EUSR did not adhere to due process, it alleges, choosing not to engage Israel in dialogue. Israel has facilitated the transfer of large quantities of humanitarian aid into Gaza, according to the EUSR report. The violations are described as numerous and serious. Israel’s foreign ministry responds that the report is absurd and reflects an unprecedented process. Regev concludes that this is not the time right now to examine or push things. The Commission and External Action Service have been approached for comment.
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