EU foreign ministers must prioritize Palestinian rights during their meeting on February 23 with Nikolai Mladenov, emphasizing the need for the Board of Peace to adhere to international human rights laws.

Amnesty International warns that the Board undermines the UN and global justice systems, risking complicity in human rights violations against Palestinians. Recent escalation in violence, including a siege on Gaza and the worsening humanitarian crisis, highlights the urgent need for accountability. Israel’s settlement expansion and proposed death penalty laws further entrench apartheid policies.

The EU’s lack of decisive action contradicts its commitments to human rights, necessitating measures like suspending the EU-Israel Association Agreement and imposing sanctions against Israeli officials. Now is the time for the EU to defend international law to preserve its legitimacy.