Hungary and Italy have rejected EU sanctions against Israeli ministers due to their 'unacceptable hate speech'. The proposed sanctions included travel bans and asset freezes.
Germany expressed caution, emphasizing the need for unanimity. Hungary's foreign minister called the proposal 'dangerous' and said it would harm relations with Israel and destabilize the Middle East.
Italy's foreign minister stated that sanctions would not resolve the conflict or encourage Israel to reach an agreement. The proposal was put forward by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, who is known for his criticism of Israel.
The resistance from Budapest and Rome has effectively blocked the proposal. The EU has been divided over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with Hungary, Czech Republic, and Austria previously preventing Israel-critical EU positions.
Meanwhile, tensions between the EU and Hungary have reached a boiling point, with informal meetings being relocated from Budapest to Brussels. Hungary's actions, including its peace missions in Ukraine, have angered the EU and its member states.
The disputes are expected to affect decision-making within the EU in the coming months.
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