The European Union has announced its toughest plan yet to pressure Israel to end the war in Gaza. The proposal includes increasing tariffs on some Israeli goods and imposing sanctions on 10 Hamas leaders, Israeli settlers, and two members of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s cabinet. The EU is Israel’s largest trading partner, so the tariffs might have significant effects on Israel’s economy. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has vowed that Israel will resist the European campaign. The EU is divided over the war, and it’s unclear if a majority will support the sanctions and trade measures.
