EU’s von der Leyen on Israel: Ten months ago, the Commission proposed suspending trade preferences under the EU–Israel Association Agreement. This proposal would have a significant economic impact, but it remains on the table for the Member States to vote on by qualified majority. The ball is therefore in the court of the Member States. We made this proposal ten months ago. Last month, we agreed on sanctions against extremist Israeli settlers. A number of Member States have proposed sanctions against Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir as well. So far, however, no consensus has been reached.