EU credibility 'undermined' if no strong stance on Israel (opens original article in a new tab)

Taoiseach Micheál Martin warned that the EU's credibility is at risk if it does not take strong action against Israel for alleged breaches of international law and war crimes, as EU leaders prepare to discuss sanctions against Israeli ministers and a potential ban on goods from West Bank settlements.

• Taoiseach Micheál Martin stated EU credibility is at stake without strong action against Israel for alleged international law breaches and war crimes.
• EU leaders will discuss sanctions against Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich and a potential ban on goods from West Bank settlements.
• Some EU countries oppose sanctions against Ben-Gvir, requiring unanimous support for EU sanctions.