'Not a useful tool': Germany and Italy block EU push to reconsider trade ties with Israel

Italy's rejection of the suspension of the EU Association Agreement comes after weeks of increased tensions with Israel, particularly concerning Israel's war against Hezbollah in Lebanon

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Italy's rejection of the suspension of the EU Association Agreement comes after weeks of increased tensions with Israel, particularly concerning Israel's war against Hezbollah in Lebanon

08:29 PM • April 21 2026 IDT

Germany and Italy blocked a push by several European countries to reconsider the European Union's ties with Israel at a meeting of foreign ministers on Tuesday, an EU source told Haaretz.

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