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As Outrage over the War in Gaza Grows, Europe's Relationship with Israel Falters
European leaders have increased sanctions and deployed navies to aid Gaza amid growing protests and calls for a ceasefire, with over 780 demonstrations recorded, ACLED data shows.
- Since Oct. 7, 2023, European sentiment has shifted markedly, with widespread pro-Palestinian protests and calls to bar Israel from cultural and sporting events pushing European leaders to demand a ceasefire from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- The scale of civilian harm has driven public anger, with more than 66,000 killed since Oct. 7, 2023 and around 90% of Gaza's population displaced, amid famine in Gaza City.
- Street mobilisation has been sustained across European cities, with 780 pro-Palestinian protests from December to April and tens of thousands rallying in Berlin on Saturday; pro-Israel demonstrations numbered only 51 in six months.
- Von der Leyen proposed raising EU tariffs and sanctioning settlers and two cabinet members, while Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni last week backed EU sanctions after protests.
- Analysts say a year of popular pressure has broken political taboos as several nations recognise a Palestinian state and European navies protect activists seeking to deliver aid into Gaza.
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Greater KashmirAs outrage over war in Gaza grows, Europe's relationship with Israel falters
Pro-Palestinian protests are intensifying across Europe, prompting a significant shift in leaders' stances towards Israel. European governments are increasingly condemning Israel's war conduct, with some nations recognizing a Palestinian state and calls growing to ban Israel from sporting and cultural events.
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