European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has voiced support for Donald Trump’s proposed peace plan to end the war in Gaza. She welcomed Trump’s commitment to help stop nearly two years of fighting. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), she called on all parties to seize the opportunity for peace. She also said […]
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
EU Pushes Israel Sanctions as Gaza War Deepens
The European Parliament has backed calls for EU sanctions Israel over the war in Gaza. Lawmakers urged restrictions on trade ties and sanctions on two far-right Israeli ministers. The resolution supported European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s proposal. However, divisions among the EU’s 27 members make approval difficult. The non-binding vote reflected growing frustration […]
Israel hits back at EU over Gaza sanctions plan
Israel strongly criticized European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday for her remarks about Gaza. She said she would push for sanctions on some Israeli ministers and reduce trade over the worsening humanitarian crisis. Her comments came amid growing international pressure on Israel’s actions in Gaza. In response, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar […]
Deadline extended: Trump gives EU until july 9 for trade deal
US President Donald Trump has decided to delay his earlier threat of imposing a 50% tariff on European Union imports. Originally scheduled to take effect on June 1, the tariffs are now on hold until July 9, giving both sides time to reach a trade agreement. This decision followed a request from European Commission President […]