Double standards in the EU’s relationship with Israel

Question for written answer E-001373/2026
to the Commission
Rule 144
Nacho Sánchez Amor (S&D), Hana Jalloul Muro (S&D), Juan Fernando López Aguilar (S&D)

The Knesset's recent blatantly discriminatory legalisation of the death penalty for Palestinians is deeply concerning and completely at odds with the EU's firm and long-standing stance against the death penalty under any circumstances.

At the same time, Israel's military actions in southern Lebanon - in connection with an illegal war in Iran - suggest a new protracted occupation that would violate Lebanon's territorial integrity and have devastating consequences for the civilian population.

This all takes place against the backdrop of the known severe violations of international law and international humanitarian law in Gaza and the West Bank.

Given the above and taking the EU's credibility as a global player committed to international law into account:

• 1.Does the Commission believe that it has maintained a coherent position towards Israel's constant violations of international law and the territorial integrity of third countries?
• 2.What actions and statements are planned to ensure that the Commission does not apply blatant double standards in its treatment of Israel in the context of its extreme actions?
• 3.What further actions will the Commission take to comply with the Commission President's statements in relation to suspending the EU-Israel agreement and adopting sanctions against Israeli ministers?

Submitted: 2.4.2026