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Former EU Chief Calls Out Silence on Israel's Actions

8/7/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Josep Borrell, the former EU foreign policy chief, condemned the EU's silence on Israel's military actions in Gaza, labeling them as war crimes. He pointed out the stark contrast in the EU's rapid sanctions on Russia while turning a blind eye to Israel's actions. German lawmaker Siemtje Moeller echoed this sentiment, urging sanctions against Israel if humanitarian conditions in Gaza fail to improve.

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Historical Context

The establishment of the International Criminal Court in 2003 aimed to hold individuals accountable for war crimes. Recent criticisms from EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell regarding the EU's response to Israel's actions in Gaza, juxtaposed with swift sanctions against Russia, highlight perceived inconsistencies in the EU's commitment to human rights, potentially reshaping its foreign policy approach to humanitarian crises.

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Story summary

Josep Borrell, the former EU foreign policy chief, condemned the EU's silence on Israel's military actions in Gaza, labeling them as war crimes. He pointed out the stark contrast in the EU's rapid sanctions on Russia while turning a blind eye to Israel's actions. German lawmaker Siemtje Moeller echoed this sentiment, urging sanctions against Israel if humanitarian conditions in Gaza fail to improve.

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