Israel-Europe relations strained under Netanyahu
A nasty diplomatic row with Sweden, Norway&aposs decision to divest from an Israeli defence contractor and rising European condemnation of Israeli settlements point to growing friction in the Jewish state&aposs already tricky relationship with Europe. European countries are taking a notably sharper tone at a time when a new US administration is more willing to take Israel to task. Last winter's Gaza war and the advent of a right-wing government in Israel have fueled increasingly vociferous criticism of Israel on a continent that is home to some of its most important allies and trading partners.
Israel's request for an upgrade in its trade relationship with the European Union has been put on hold.
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