EU to Review Israel Trade Ties After Jenin Diplomat Attack

Jenin Incident Prompts EU Review of Israel Trade Ties: A Delayed Response Amidst Humanitarian Crisis The European Union has announced a review of its trade relations with Israel following an incident in Jenin, where EU diplomats came under fire. This decision, made amidst growing international pressure, comes weeks after the event, prompting questions about the EU's response time and the adequacy of humanitarian aid. The incident occurred on May 21st, 2025, when Israeli soldiers fired warning shots near a diplomatic delegation in the occupied West Bank. Diplomatic sources reported that European diplomats were part of the delegation. The Israeli military claimed the delegation deviated from an approved route. However, videos circulating online show Israeli forces firing at least seven times towards the departing diplomats. A senior policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations commented, "We are now reaching a tipping point. The situation is critical, and the EU's response has been slow and insufficient." The EU's decision to review trade ties, while a step in the right direction, has been criticized for being too late and not addressing the urgent humanitarian needs in Jenin. The insufficient humanitarian aid, described by some as a "drop in the ocean," further underscores the concerns surrounding the EU's response. The contrast between the slow response and the urgency of the situation, including the attack on EU diplomats, highlights the need for more decisive action and increased humanitarian support.