Dutch MEP Tineke Strik from the Greens group sent a letter to EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell, signed by 20 of her colleagues from her own group as well as socialist and liberal groups.
“The landmark ICJ rulings on Israel’s illegal annexation of the occupied Palestinian territories must mean a fundamental change in EU policy. Together with our 20 colleagues, we call on von der Leyen and Josep Borrell to ensure that the EU complies with international law,” Strik said.
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EU Attitude Towards Israel
- The ICJ decision revealed the full extent of Israel’s violations of international law in the occupied Palestinian territories.
- The ICJ has stated that Israel has illegally annexed a large portion of Palestinian territory.
- EU officials were called to take action and a review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement was requested.
- Spain and Ireland have demanded an urgent review of the agreement governing EU relations with Israel.
Review of the ICJ Decision
| Contents of the ICJ Decision | EU-Israel Association Agreement |
|---|---|
| The advisory opinion on Israel’s occupation of Palestine was announced. | A review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement was requested by Spain and Ireland. |
| The legal consequences of Israel’s practices in the occupied Palestinian territories were emphasized. | The decision to confirm the EU-Israel Association Council was taken. |
