EU's Josep Borrell Calls for Sanctions Against Israeli Ministers Amid Rising Violence in Gaza and West Bank

Josep Borrell, the head of European diplomacy, has initiated a call for sanctions against Israeli ministers for promoting hatred against Palestinians amidst the ongoing violence in the region. The EU's response to the Israeli military operations in the West Bank has been complicated by divisions among member states, with some supporting Israel's right to defend itself. As violence escalates, with numerous Palestinians killed in recent Israeli raids, the humanitarian situation in Gaza worsens, prompting calls for urgent humanitarian ceasefires to address the health crisis, including a polio outbreak. The conflict's impact extends beyond Gaza, with Palestinian factions fearing a spillover of violence into the West Bank, further complicating international diplomatic efforts.