Brussels / PNN /European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday announced that the European Union has suspended its bilateral support for Israel.She also said the bloc will set up a donors’ group for the Palestinians next month, including a dedicated mechanism for the reconstruction of Gaza.Von der Leyen stressed that a permanent ceasefire in Gaza must be implemented, all detainees released, and humanitarian aid allowed into the enclave.In addition, she said she will propose sanctions against extremist Israeli ministers, alongside a partial suspension of the EU–Israel Association Agreement on matters related to trade.