Is the EU capable of establishing a significant Gaza policy in the midst of division?: Analysis

The Israel-Hamas conflict has sparked divisions within the European Union regarding their stance on Israel and Palestine. While the EU has united in condemning Hamas for their attacks on October 7 that resulted in the deaths of around 1,200 Israelis, they have not shown the same unity in condemning Israel for their killing of thousands of Palestinians, many of whom were women and children. Germany stands firmly in support of Israel, while Belgium advocates for imposing sanctions. This raises questions about the cohesion of EU policy on Gaza and whether it can be considered pro-Israel. Furthermore, it is worth considering if this ongoing war is causing any shifts in positions.

Presenter: Nastasya Tay
Guests:
– Grace O’Sullivan: Member of the European Parliament, representing the Green Party in Ireland
– Martin Konecny: Founder and Director of the European Middle East Project, an independent organization specializing in European and international policies on the Israel-Palestine conflict
– Suzanne Lynch: Chief Brussels correspondent for Politico and host of the podcast EU Confidential

Source: Aljazeera news: Can a divided EU have any meaningful policy on Gaza?