Denmark considering sanctions against Israel as EU presidency holder

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has stated that her country, which currently holds the EU presidency, is considering sanctions and other forms of pressure against Israel. The potential measures are a response to Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank, with Frederiksen describing the humanitarian situation in Gaza as "absolutely appalling and catastrophic." She also criticized Israeli plans for a new settlement project in the occupied West Bank. Frederiksen noted that while Denmark wants to increase pressure, it has not yet secured the support of all EU members for such actions, which could target settlers, ministers, or Israel as a whole.