European Union countries are moving closer to agreeing a plan to punish Israel over its response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The European Commission has proposed partially suspending Israel’s association agreement with the EU, which would curtail the country’s access to a key research and development program for start-ups. This move comes after a review found Israel was in breach of human-rights obligations under the terms of the deal. Despite discussions by EU ambassadors at a Brussels meeting, no qualified majority was reached, leaving the proposal on hold.
Source: https://www.politico.eu/article/israel-war-in-gaza-humanitarian-crisis-eu-penalties-horizon-research-program