Daily brief
Spain's call to suspend the EU-Israel association agreement is expected to fail, as multiple reports indicate insufficient support among member states. Prime Minister Sánchez has urged the EU to end the deal, while Spanish Socialists dismissed Israeli criticism over the review. Spain also slammed Israel for applying what it called a genocidal strategy in Gaza to Lebanon. (ongoing coverage)
Italy's defense minister pushes for a Hormuz mission with or without UN approval, while Italy freezes military cooperation with Israel.
Spain criticizes Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado over her visit and embassy refuge request, calling her a 'faction leader'.
Four candidates audition to succeed UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
Greece eases Entry/Exit System border checks for British travellers.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary