EU 'Aids' Egypt, Secures Border Against Gaza Refugees
The New Arab reports the EU unlocked 4 billion euros in aid for Egypt at their first joint summit, framed as a move to strengthen a 'strategic' partnership. ($4.3 billion USD). Let's call it what it is: a substantial down payment to ensure Egypt maintains its blockade of Gaza's 2.3 million residents, particularly those attempting to escape the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe. This comes just as
Egypt is reportedly constructing an 8-square-mile 'buffer zone' near its border with Gaza, a measure described by human rights organizations as a preparation for mass forced displacement—or, more accurately, prevention of entry for those displaced. So, while the EU publicly speaks of 'stabilization,' the actual stabilization appears to be of their own borders, paid for with European taxpayer
money. It's a pragmatic investment in keeping desperate people out, rather than addressing the root causes of their desperation. How much 'aid' does it take to turn a blind eye to the siege of 2.3 million souls?