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Czech FM vows to block EU sanctions against Israel after meeting with FM Sa'ar

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  • The Czech Republic will actively block any European Union sanctions against Israel, vowing to stand by the nation.
  • Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka stated his country would not permit trade sanctions or the suspension of Israel's association agreement with the EU.
  • Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar criticized certain European governments for pushing a radical anti-Israeli stance, potentially harming EU interests and relationships.

The Czech Republic stands firm with Israel, declaring it will not permit any EU sanctions or the suspension of Israel's association agreement with the bloc. Foreign Minister Petr Macinka asserted during a press conference with his Israeli counterpart, Gideon Sa'ar, that Prague will actively block such measures, even if it means acting as a single dissenting voice within the EU.

The Czech Republic will stand by Israel from this moment on, we will not allow any more trade sanctions, even if we have to block it as a single country.

· Petr MacinkaStated during a joint press conference with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar in Prague.

Macinka's strong declaration underscores a significant divergence from the prevailing sentiment in some European capitals. He emphasized that the Czech Republic would not allow any aggressive steps by the European Union to harm the State of Israel, indicating a willingness to seek out like-minded partners within the EU to counter anti-Israel initiatives.

The Czech Republic will stand by Israel from this moment on; we will not allow any more trade sanctions, even if we have to block it as a single country.

· Petr MacinkaAsserted at the joint press conference held with Sa'ar.

Israeli Foreign Minister Sa'ar, in turn, decried what he termed a

will certainly not allow any suspension or freezing of Israel's association agreement with the European Union, either in full or in any part of it.

· Petr MacinkaAdded regarding the EU-Israel association agreement.
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