האיחוד האירופי מתכוון להשעות את גישתה של ישראל לקרנות מחקר ראשיות בעקבות משבר בעזה

The European Commission has proposed partially suspending Israel's participation in the EU's flagship Horizon Europe research and innovation program, citing concerns over Israel's handling of humanitarian aid in Gaza. This move, which would primarily affect Israeli tech startups and research collaborations, comes amid mounting pressure from several EU member states and growing frustration over the ongoing conflict and humanitarian situation in Gaza. The proposal still requires approval from a qualified majority of EU countries before it can take effect. Israel has strongly condemned the proposal, calling it unjustified and warning it could harm efforts to resolve the conflict. The decision marks a significant escalation in EU-Israel relations and signals increasing European willingness to use economic and scientific ties as leverage.