REGIONAL Von der Leyen announces EU sanctions on Israel, aid measures for Gaza. Photo credit: European Parliament Facebook EU chief calls for unity, pledges sanctions on Israeli officials and new aid plan for Gaza Newsroom European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled a package of measures responding to the Gaza crisis, including suspending funding to Israel, preparing targeted sanctions and creating a new Donors’ Group for Palestine. READ MORE
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