
World News
May 25, 2025 at 05:50 PM
*Israel hemorrhaging allies over Gaza pummeling?*
While US President Donald Trump has nudged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to dial down its relentless attacks on Gaza, other Israeli allies are going beyond rhetoric, reminded Axios.
🔴 The UK froze trade talks and slapped sanctions on Israeli settlers linked to attacks on Palestinians.
🔴 France is teaming up with Saudi Arabia for a peace summit next month – and may soon officially recognize a Palestinian state.
🔴 Spain already has – alongside Norway and Ireland – with PM Pedro Sanchez branding Israel a “genocidal state.”
🔴 17 of 27 EU foreign ministers now back rethinking the EU-Israel trade deal, thanks to a Dutch-led motion.
Netanyahu's push for so-called "voluntary migration" – widely seen as code for forced displacement – risks turning Israel into an international pariah, the outlet noted.
How far is Israel willing to test its allies’ patience?