Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has described Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as "a problem in itself" due to his government's ongoing and extremely violent conduct. Speaking as Denmark assumes the presidency of the European Union, Frederiksen emphasized the desire to increase pressure on Israel and impose sanctions, although she noted that support from other EU member states has not yet been secured. She criticized Netanyahu's government for crossing the line, highlighting the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza and condemning the establishment of new settlements in the West Bank.