האיחוד האירופי מתכוון להשעות את ישראל מהמימון המרכזי למחקר עקב משבר בעזה

The European Commission has proposed partially suspending Israel's participation in the EU's flagship Horizon Europe research and innovation program, citing concerns over Israel's handling of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The move would restrict Israeli access to certain research funds, particularly those targeting tech start-ups, and marks the first time the EU has considered such sanctions against Israel. The proposal follows mounting pressure from EU member states and growing frustration over Israel's restrictions on aid to Gaza. Israel has condemned the proposal as unjustified and warned it could harm efforts to resolve the conflict. The suspension requires approval from a qualified majority of EU member states before it can take effect.