The Palestine News and Info Agency (WAFA), in its report citing press sources, said the anticipated report could open the door to imposing partial sanctions against Israel without the need for unanimity among all member states, if it is determined that Israel is not fulfilling its human rights obligations under Article 2 of the Association Agreement with the EU.
It is noteworthy that 17 of the 27 countries requested this legal assessment, while nine countries opposed it. Article 2 of the agreement provides a legal framework for the special relationship between Israel and the European Union in several areas, including trade.
Four European diplomats told Politico that pressure is mounting on the European Commission to submit practical proposals to downgrade relations with Israel if it is proven to be violating the human rights clause in the agreement.
Two weeks ago, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot called for a review of the agreement, and previous reports indicated that France, Britain, the Netherlands, and Belgium were exploring the possibility of recognising a Palestinian state.
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