Pakistan, April 21 -- Ireland and Spain on Tuesday urged the European Union to suspend its agreement with Israel over alleged human rights violations. The move intensifies pressure on EU foreign policy amid growing divisions among member states. The debate focuses on trade relations and Israel's conduct in the Middle East.

Irish Foreign Minister Helen McEntee said the EU should suspend the agreement or at least its trade provisions. She said Israel is violating international human rights obligations. Moreover, she stressed that the bloc must uphold its fundamental values consistently.

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Spain also warned that the EU risks losing credibility if it fails to take stronger action. F...