EU Staffers Express Concerns Over von der Leyen's Support of Israel Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict
Over 800 EU officials have criticized European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for her "uncontrolled" support of Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The officials claim that the EU's response demonstrates a "seeming indifference" towards the civilian casualties and disregard for human rights and international humanitarian law. They accuse the Commission of double standards in its treatment of the Ukraine-Russia blockade compared to Israel's blockade of Gaza. The letter urges von der Leyen to call for a ceasefire and the protection of civilian life, warning that the EU risks losing credibility. The divisions within the bloc highlight the challenges in formulating a unified approach to the Israel-Gaza conflict.
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