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EU Diplomat Kallas Faces Backlash Over Gaza Aid Plan

5/10/2025

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Kaja Kallas, the EU's chief diplomat, is under fire from Irish MEPs for her controversial proposal to assist Israel in managing aid distribution in Gaza. Critics warn this move jeopardizes humanitarian values and undermines UN efforts, urging instead for strict sanctions against Israel. They fear it sets a perilous precedent, potentially weaponizing aid in the midst of conflict.

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Kaja Kallas, the EU's chief diplomat, is under fire from Irish MEPs for her controversial proposal to assist Israel in managing aid distribution in Gaza. Critics warn this move jeopardizes humanitarian values and undermines UN efforts, urging instead for strict sanctions against Israel. They fear it sets a perilous precedent, potentially weaponizing aid in the midst of conflict.