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“It seems that today all will agree on putting sanctions on both Hamas and the violent settlers who are harassing Palestinians,” Joseph Borrell said.
The move “legitimizes the involvement of UNRWA employees in terrorist activities and cooperation with Hamas.”
“This is a display that shows that Jewish organizations came together to help Jews and non-Jews.”
Hungary was the only member of the European bloc to oppose the measure.
“Everybody goes to Tel Aviv begging, but Netanyahu doesn’t listen to anyone” said E.U. High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell.
A document making the rounds of European capitals called for “consequences” against Israel for opposing the two-state solution.
Jerusalem’s top diplomat will hold individual meetings with his counterparts from over half-a-dozen countries.
The Israeli foreign minister is traveling to Brussels to stress the need to destroy Hamas and secure the freedom of all hostages held in Gaza.
Effective immediately, the terror master’s financial assets in E.U. member states will be frozen.
“What we are learning now with the tragedy experienced in Gaza is that the solution must be imposed from outside,” saikd Josep Borrell.
The facts of the case are “extremely serious,” said Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
The measures under discussion could involve travel bans, asset freezes and a ban on importing products made by Israeli businesses.
