Portugal "open" to Israel sanctions

The Minister of Foreign Affairs has revealed that Portugal “is open” to considering sanctions against specific elements of the Israeli Government, if there is a “European consensus”, following the appeal made by the head of European diplomacy.

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“The Portuguese Government is open to considering this”, said Paulo Rangel, in Brussels, within the scope of a ministerial meeting that is still ongoing.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs added that the country's openness to this possibility is limited to specific elements of Benjamin Netanyahu's Government, due to “hurtful statements” that could contribute to exacerbating the climate of tension in the Middle East.

However, for this sanctions regime to be considered, a “European consensus” on the matter is necessary, stressed Paulo Rangel.

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Comments

It is high time for sanction against the fascist Israel government

By Josh from Alentejo on 29 Aug 2024, 21:15

Portugal is open to sanctions simply because it will do whatever its EU paymasters tell it to do. Long gone are the days of Portuguese independence in matters of state. Now it's simply a pet poodle of the Anglo-French-Germans.

By Tony from USA on 29 Aug 2024, 21:57

European consensus or not, matters in the Middle East should be of no concern to Portugal. This is a long-running dispute that has lasted for decades, and there seems a limited prospect of any near term solution. It's none of Portugal 's business, and the sooner Portuguese politicians realise this, the better.

By Billy Bissett from Porto on 30 Aug 2024, 10:42

Stop all assistance to the Islamic terrorists Hamas immediately. Many countries have been enablers to the terrorist activities everywhere due to naivety and blindness, especially in Europe and in MENA.

By Marty from Algarve on 30 Aug 2024, 10:45

Antisemitic socialism at its best.
Attack the victim for defending itself.

By Joe from USA on 30 Aug 2024, 12:52

Hamas murdered 1200 Jews, committed horrific sexual crimes against Jewish women, continues to hold hostages, uses its own children as human shields, and vows to kill every Jew between the river and the Sea. Yes, by all means, blame everything on Israel.

By Woody Johnson from Algarve on 30 Aug 2024, 13:29

Israeli state is enjoying impunity under international cover. No international law has been up held for all the humanitarian destruction it has caused. Don't know how long we will keep seeing children in bits and pieces until Israel is held accountable for it's actions. We only consider openness to options while Israeli state does not hesitate to use any kind of munition on civilian population.

By Luís from Alentejo on 02 Sep 2024, 07:44