EU to review trade relations with Israel over ‘untenable’ situation in Gaza, says top diplomat – as it happened

The European Union has agreed to review its trade agreement with Israel over alleged human rights abuses in Gaza, the EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas , said on Tuesday. No humanitarian aid has been distributed yet in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, according to a spokesperson for the United Nations, Stéphane Dujarric. 23 countries, including the UK, Canada, New Zealand and Australia, urged Israel not to politicise humanitarian aid for the starving population. Share16h ago 13.40 EDT Jennifer Rankin The EU has launched a review of its relationship with Israel, citing the “untenable” situation in Gaza. Share Updated at 13.43 EDT16h ago 13.31 EDT EU to review trade relations with Israel The European Union has agreed to review its trade agreement with Israel over alleged human rights abuses in Gaza, the EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, said on Tuesday.