Article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, emphasizing respect for human rights, is being scrutinized as the EU’s support for Israel continues despite the ongoing violence in Gaza since October 2023. The EU has recently expressed concerns about the humanitarian crisis, while Israel dismisses these concerns, arguing they misunderstand the situation. The author argues that the EU’s failure to halt trade agreements with Israel indicates complicity in violations of Article 2, suggesting that true accountability requires the EU to reassess its role in the crisis and recognize Israel as a colonial power committing genocide.
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The unyielding heart of the Palestinian cause in Gaza – Middle East Monitor
The Palestinian struggle for freedom endures despite a long history of violence, displacement, and systemic oppression, epitomized by the Nakba and ongoing conflicts, particularly in Gaza. This resilience, rooted in the cultural concept of sumud, highlights the importance of understanding Palestinian narratives and experiences, especially those from Gaza, as central to the broader Palestinian story. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The people of Palestine have faced many tough challenges for a long time,...
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