Ursula von der Leyen Urges EU to Suspend Trade with Israel Over Gaza

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced plans to push for sanctions and a partial EU trade suspension against Israel due to the war in Gaza. With the 27-nation bloc divided over Israel and Palestine, it remains uncertain if a majority will support these measures. Von der Leyen also revealed plans to create a Palestine donor group next month, focusing on Gaza’s reconstruction, emphasizing that the suffering of children and families has “shaken the conscience of the world.”