Gulf Arabs rap closer EU-Israel ties amid trade spat

S.Arabia: Gulf Arab countries on Tuesday criticised the European Union for upgrading its relations with Israel which they accused of stalling peace efforts.

“The decision will encourage Israel to continue stalling peace efforts, especially as Israel is still imposing its blockade on Gaza,” said the general secretariat of the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

GCC members are Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

RIYADH, Wednesday, Reuters