EU Leaders 'Seek Role' in Gaza While Arming Occupation
EU leaders, so concerned they can barely focus on Ukraine and Russia, are now reportedly 'seeking a role' in Gaza. This comes after some EU member states, including Germany, have continued to authorize significant arms exports to Israel. For instance, Germany's government approved military equipment exports to Israel worth 323 million euros—ten times the 2022 figure—in 2023 alone, according to
German public broadcaster Deutsche Welle. One wonders if their 'role' involves ensuring the continued supply chain for the very conflict they now wish to mediate. The EU's sudden desire for engagement raises questions about their sincerity. Is this a genuine humanitarian effort, or merely an attempt to appear proactive while lucrative defense contracts continue to flow? It’s hard to take seriously
calls for peace and diplomacy from nations also providing the instruments of war. Apparently, the 'moral high ground' comes with an export license.