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A European Union (EU) summit in Brussels called for a ceasefire in Gaza, but not for sanctions against Israel.
Germany has led member states in blocking action throughout the war, as others express anger.
So what’s behind the EU’s position on Israel and Gaza?
Presenter: Adrian Finighan
Guests:
Claudio Francavilla – Associate EU director at Human Rights Watch in Brussels
Lynn Boylan – Sinn Fein member of the European Parliament and chair of the European Parliament’s Delegation for relations with Palestine
Giorgia Gusciglio – Europe coordinator of campaigns for the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement promoting economic pressure against Israel
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