US EditionShould International Public Opinion Matter to Israel in Defeating Hamas?
- On May 19, France, the U.K., and Canada released a joint declaration condemning Israel’s military operations in Gaza and warning of possible targeted sanctions.
- This statement followed growing European frustration over intolerable humanitarian suffering in Gaza amid Israel's ongoing Operation Gideon's Chariots and tightened blockade.
- European leaders like Germany's Chancellor Merz and E.U. Foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called for immediate humanitarian aid and considered curbs on arms exports to Israel.
- Polls show over half of Germans oppose arms exports to Israel, and 61% of the French public support political and economic sanctions amid vivid images of Gaza’s devastation.
- These shifts indicate rising European pressure on Israel to ease the Gaza blockade, which could impact Israel’s economy given its strong trade ties with the E.U., while the U.S. Maintains support for Netanyahu’s government.
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The Detroit News
Financial Post
Germany's position toward Israel has become a political dilemma like never before
Despite the new government's willingness to criticize Israel's Gaza war conduct, Israel has yet to face any repercussions from Germany. Eventually, Chancellor Friedrich Merz will have to choose between empty threats or safeguarding humanitarian law
Israel losing most steadfast EU supporter – Bloomberg - Anonymous Wire
Germany is reportedly considering curbs on trade and arms sales amid outcry over Gaza Germany is rethinking its military and trade ties with Israel, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. The “surprising” pivot from one of the Jewish state’s staunchest supporters comes amid a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and growing frustration in Berlin over Israel’s actions. “German anger” rose in mid-May as Israel intensified its campaign against Hamas while…
Colorado Springs Gazette
Denver GazetteIsrael’s Gaza attacks spur european leaders to criticize Netanyahu
Some of Israel’s most loyal supporters in Europe are increasingly speaking out against the war in Gaza, with several nations, including Germany, considering trade sanctions and curbs on arms sales.
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