Evolving Diplomatic Dynamics: European-Israeli Relations Under Pressure
December 29, 2025
Rising tensions over Gaza and West Bank settlements have forced a reassessment of the EU-Israel Association Agreement. While Spain, Ireland, and Norway’s recognition of Palestine marks a diplomatic rift, the EU remains Israel’s largest trading partner. Future cooperation faces a deadlock between legal obligations to the ICJ and internal opposition from pro-Israel members like Germany and Hungary.
