The EU-Israeli Association Agreement defines close relations between the Bloc and the Middle East nation, govern cooperation in the main industries and bilateral trade. While shredding the pact would fully require unanimous support from all 27 EU member states, four officials confirmed Politico that temporary measures, such as sharing trade links, are being taken into account and can be passed by a qualified majority of countries.

“In response to the terrorist attacks of October 7, 2023, Israel launched an intense military campaign, including the use of broad weapons are effects on dense populations, and severe restrictions on the entry and distribution of essential goods and services in Gaza,” the eight -page document reads.

“In the context of Israel and (the occupied Palestinian territory), the observers have depreciated a continuous lack of liability on all sides,” the document said. “This constant lack of responsibility for serious claims for violations of international law has raised serious doubts about the willingness and ability of Israeli authorities to conduct true investigations, as required by international law.”

EEAS evaluation of the humanitarian situation also criticizes the events of mass victims in Gaza, citing an “unprecedented level of killing and damage to civilians”, as well as attacks on hospitals and the relocation of about 90 percent of the population of the territory.

Kalas told lawmakers in the European Parliament Wednesday That “Israel has the right to self-defense, but what we see in practice from Israel goes beyond self-defense”, adding that Israel is “undermining decades of humanitarian principles” by blocking food and medicine for Palestinians in Gaza, along with the help of KB.

Speaking earlier this month before its publication, European Council President António Costa suggested that he expected EEAS review to find Israel to violate his commitments.