The hostile state has become the rotating president of the Union, concerns in Israel: "Momentum for initiatives against us"
In Jerusalem, there are concerns over Ireland's entry into the role of President of the Council of the European Union. It previously attempted to impose European sanctions on Ben Gvir, and this possibility is on…
Assessment
Ireland, described by Israel as a hostile state, is assuming the rotating presidency of the EU Council. Israeli officials fear this will accelerate European initiatives against Israel, specifically sanctions on a minister and trade restrictions on settlement goods. The timing is seen as particularly damaging because Israel lacks an effective government to mount a diplomatic counter-offensive.