The EU’s Statements about the Israel-Palestine «11-Days Crisis»: On the Side of the Oppressor

In May 2021, Israel launched a series of airstrikes against Gaza, killing 245 Palestinians, mostly civilians, including 63 children. Several international actors energetically condemned Israel’s actions. The Union issued tepid statements in response to the crisis, ignoring the violence perpetrated by Israeli authorities. This article suggests that the EU’s silence does not sit well with its alleged ‘values’ but is consistent with the positions of the Member States and its established policy