# Ursula von der Leyen says she will seek sanctions and a partial trade suspension against Israel over its war in Gaza. The European Union Commission president said in the European Parliament, what is happening in Gaza has shaken the conscience of the world. She plans to freeze support to Israel given by the EU’s executive branch, which doesn’t need the approval of member countries. The 27-nation bloc is divided over the Gaza conflict and it is unclear if a majority will be found to endorse the sanctions and trade measures.
EU chief calls for sanctions on Israel