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: EU foreign ministers have for the first time seriously discussed the possibility of imposing sanctions against Israel if the Jewish state does not comply with the ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to stop the military operation in Rafah, Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin said.
Tuesday 28 May 2024 - 16:00
Story Code : 422353
Source : Sputnik
EU discusses sanctions against Israel over non-compliance with ICJ ruling
"For the first time at an EU meeting in a real way I’ve seen a significant discussion on sanctions," Martin told reporters on Monday after the EU Foreign Affairs Council.
He added that there is no consensus on the issue, but people are voicing the need for a sanctions-based approach if Israel does not comply with ICJ’s rulings.
Israel struck the camp northeast of Rafah on Sunday. The Palestinian civil defense service said that at least 40 people died and dozens were injured as a result. Earlier on Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the airstrike on the refugee camp a "tragic incident," adding that an investigation is underway.
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