Europe 'Not Off the Hook' For Israel Pressure, Just Out of Spines
When Al Jazeera suggests Europe isn't doing enough to rein in Israel, one might wonder who has historically provided the weapons and political cover for its actions. Europe, particularly Germany, has a long-standing pattern of deferential foreign policy towards Israel, often citing historical guilt to justify unwavering support, even as international law is flouted. This enables, rather than
pressures. Perhaps the more pressing question isn't why Europe *isn't* doing more, but why anyone *expects* it to. The historical record shows consistent declarations of concern, followed by little to no actionable consequence. "Not off the hook" is a nice sentiment – but it's hard to apply leverage when your hands are tied, or perhaps, simply absent.