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The European Commission will review the association agreement with Israel following a petition signed by 1.1 million EU citizens. Initially signed in 1995 and effective since 2000, the agreement focuses on political dialogue and trade. The Commission plans to meet with petition organizers and hold a public hearing in the European Parliament. While significant changes are unlikely, the petition highlights public concern regarding EU-Israel relations. Of the 136 registered petitions, only 14 reached the required one million signatures for official consideration. However, not all petitions are approved, as seen with a recent rejection regarding abortion funding despite 1.2 million signatures. The EU is Israel's largest trading partner, accounting for about one-third of its total trade.