About 350 former European diplomats call for suspension of EU-Israel Association Agreement

BRUSSELS, April 17 (YPA) – About 350 former European ministers, ambassadors, and senior officials has urged the European Union to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement, accusing Tel Aviv of breaching human rights obligations in Palestinian territories.

In a joint statement published in Belgian media, the signatories said the Israeli government has escalated its ‘illegal occupation policy’ and human rights violations to an intolerable level.

The signatories argue that “Israel” is in breach of Article 2 of the EU-Israel agreement, which requires respect for human rights as a condition of cooperation.

“The current Israeli government violates these core EU principles with respect to Palestinians for whose welfare it remains legally and morally responsible as the occupying power,” they added.

They also accused the EU of inconsistency, comparing its approach to Israel with its response to Russia, saying the disparity has created perceptions of “double standards.”

@E.Y.M