EU Chief Proposes Israeli Sanctions and Payment Pauses

    EU Chief Proposes Israeli Sanctions and Payment Pauses
    Above: President of the European Commission (EC) Ursula von der Leyen on Sept. 10, 2025. Image copyright: SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP/Getty Images

    The Spin

    Pro-Palestine narrative

    Europe is finally taking meaningful action against Israel's systematic starvation campaign in Gaza. Von der Leyen's sanctions proposal and Spain's comprehensive embargo represent long-overdue accountability for war crimes that have killed over 64,000 Palestinians. The EU must act now to address the man-made famine Israel has weaponized against civilians.

    Pro-Israel narrative

    European leaders are succumbing to anti-Israel pressure and undermining crucial security partnerships during wartime. These sanctions proposals ignore Hamas's role in starting the conflict and will only embolden terrorist organizations while weakening Israel's ability to defend itself against ongoing threats from Gaza.

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