Is European pressure on Israel likely to make a difference?

aljazeera.comPublished: 5/21/2025

Summary

The UK has paused new trade talks with Israel while the EU reviews existing agreements as both nations impose sanctions on Israeli settlers in the West Bank amid growing criticism from its allies over increasing military operations and blockades in Gaza. However, experts express skepticism, questioning why the measures weren’t taken sooner and whether they will alter the ground situation for Palestinians.