Israel in breach of cooperation deal over Gaza: EU review

Israel may have fallen short of its human-rights obligations under a cooperation deal with the EU over its offensive in Gaza, a review of the agreement found Friday, upping pressure on Brussels to take action.

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Israel's conduct in the Palestinian territory was likely not in line with the principles laid out in the EU-Israel Association Agreement, which forms the basis for trade ties, according to the audit drafted by the EU’s diplomatic service.

“On the basis of the assessments made by the independent international institutions... there are indications that Israel would be in breach of its human rights obligations,” said the document seen by AFP.

Representatives of the EU’s 27 member states were handed the report on Friday.