EU Envoy in Israel Calls for Hamas Disarmament and Addresses Rising Antisemitism
Michael Mann, the European Union Ambassador to Israel, emphasized the need for Hamas to disarm and addressed the rising antisemitism in Europe. Mann, who has been in Israel for three months, highlighted the EU's role as a major trading partner and financial supporter of the Palestinian Authority. He stressed the importance of reforms in Palestinian governance to ensure stability in Gaza and the West Bank. Mann also discussed the EU's stance on the recognition of a Palestinian state, noting that while the EU supports a two-state solution, the timing is not currently feasible due to Israel's recent trauma. The EU is also pushing for international NGOs to operate in Gaza and for Israel to release tax revenues owed to the Palestinian Authority. 
