EU Moves to Sanction Israel by Suspending Access to Major Research Funds Over Gaza Crisis

Liên minh châu Âu chuyển sang áp đặt biện pháp trừng phạt Israel bằng cách tạm ngừng quyền truy cập vào các quỹ nghiên cứu lớn về vấn đề Gaza

The European Commission has proposed partially suspending Israel's participation in the EU's flagship Horizon Europe research and innovation program, citing the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. This marks the first time the EU has considered sanctions of this kind against Israel, targeting funding for Israeli tech start-ups and research institutions. The proposal comes amid mounting European pressure on Israel to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza and end the ongoing conflict. Israel has condemned the move as 'regrettable and unjustified,' warning it could harm cooperation and innovation. The suspension requires approval from a qualified majority of EU member states before it can take effect.