EU’s Divided Support for Israel: Military Aid, Humanitarian Concerns, and Geopolitical Pressures

One year into the conflict between Israel and Hamas, European countries differ on military support for Israel. Major arms suppliers like the US and Germany continue to provide military aid, while Italy and Spain have paused arms deals due to humanitarian concerns and potential international law violations.

As tensions rise, especially with Lebanon and Iran’s involvement, European nations face pressure to review arms export policies. Host Evi Kiorri discusses this topic with Euractiv’s Defence Editor Aurélie Pugnet.

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