EU foreign ministers fail to agree on measures to sanction Israel

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said a renewed push for sanctions against Israel has failed to secure sufficient backing among member states. Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul expressed opposition to such measures, citing the need for Israel to counter settler violence and prevent annexation in the West Bank. Other EU member states like Spain have been critical of Israel's actions, urging the EU to take tougher action, including withdrawing free trade benefits.