EU states do not need ‘consensus’ to hold Israel accountable

EU foreign ministers are gathering to discuss the ongoing situation in Gaza and the West Bank, highlighting that individual member states can take independent actions to hold Israel accountable without waiting for a unanimous EU stance. This move comes as a response to perceived EU paralysis on the issue, suggesting that national governments will no longer defer to broader consensus. It’s a significant shift, indicating that member states are willing to push for accountability on their own, which could impact international diplomacy and relations with Israel. This development underscores the growing frustration within the EU about the stalemate on addressing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.