BRUSSELS (Dispatches) – 
European Council President Antonio Costa said that the European Commission is preparing a legal report for action against the Zionist regime, which is expected to be presented to the Council of EU Foreign Ministers on June 23.
Press sources reported that this anticipated report could open the door to imposing partial sanctions against the occupying regime without the need for unanimity of all member states, if it is determined that the Zionist regime is not fulfilling its human rights obligations under Article 2 of the Association Agreement with the EU, WAFA news agency reported.
Costa said in a press statement, referring to the content of the anticipated report, “The situation in Gaza is absolutely unacceptable, and when you watch your channels and read your newspapers, I think the conclusion you will reach is clear.”
It is noteworthy that 17 of the 27 countries requested this legal assessment, while nine countries opposed it. Article 2 of the agreement provides a legal framework for the special relationship between the Zionist regime and the European Union in several areas, including trade.
Although completely canceling the Association Agreement requires the unanimous consent of member states, which some countries are expected to oppose, the EU is considering partial steps that could reduce the agreement without requiring unanimity, requiring only a special majority.
Four European diplomats told POLITICO that pressure is mounting on the European Commission to submit practical proposals to downgrade relations with the Zionist regime if it is proven to be violating the human rights clause in the agreement.