Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has strongly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, labeling him as a 'problem in himself' amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Frederiksen condemned the humanitarian situation in Gaza and Israel's settlement expansion in the West Bank, calling them 'absolutely appalling and catastrophic.' Denmark, which currently holds the rotating European Union presidency, is pushing for increased pressure on Israel within the bloc, including the possibility of sanctions targeting individuals or broader sectors such as trade and research. While Denmark has not yet secured the support of other European Union members or recognized Palestinian statehood, Frederiksen emphasized that all options remain on the table to influence Israeli policy.