Sweden joins Netherlands in calling on EU to suspend trade partnership with Israel – Middle East Monitor

Sweden called on the European Union on Thursday to suspend the trade component of the bloc’s Association Agreement with Israel, in protest against the ongoing genocidal war in the Gaza Strip and the deteriorating humanitarian situation.

“The situation in Gaza is utterly deplorable, and Israel is not fulfilling its most basic obligations and agreed-upon commitments regarding humanitarian aid,” Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said.

“Sweden therefore…