EU blocks top diplomat's push to pause Israel talks amid Gaza situation
Brussels meeting shows split in EU approach to Israel-Gaza conflict as ministers reject proposal to halt diplomatic dialogue. Most member-states prefer keeping communication channels open with Israel
EU foreign-policy leaders showed mixed views about Israel-Gaza situation during nov-18 Brussels meet-up. Josep Borrell tried to pause EU-Israel talks but didnt get support from member states
The high-ranking EU diplomat brought up worries about Gaza humanitarian rules: his proposal aimed to stop political talks with Israel (which have been going since early 2000s). Most countries however chose to keep talking with Tel-Aviv
We know that there are tragic events in Gaza huge civilian casualties‚ but we do not forget who started the current cycle of violence
The conflict started last fall when Hamas attacked Israel‚ and now EU cant find one voice on this issue. While some want stronger measures others think its better to stay connected with Israel; the agreement between them includes:
- Trade partnerships
- Political discussions
- Economic cooperation
- Regional development plans
Borrell shared info from UN groups working in Gaza West Bank and Lebanon to show how war affects people. Israel says its army follows rules and picks targets carefully - they think their actions match the threats they face
Current data shows many casualties in Gaza since fighting began. The EU keeps asking Hamas to free Israeli hostages and wants both sides to follow world rules‚ but getting all 27 countries to agree on steps isnt easy
