Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced plans to propose breaking the EU's Association Agreement with Israel this Tuesday. He condemned Israel's government for violating international law and EU values, calling for an end to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The move follows a European Citizens' Initiative that gathered over 1.13 million signatures demanding suspension of the agreement. The EU Commission will now verify the signatures and respond within six months.
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