EU Backtracks on Palestinian Aid Freeze Following Hamas Attack

    EU Backtracks on Palestinian Aid Freeze Following Hamas Attack
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    The Spin

    Pro-Palestine narrative

    The EU would have betrayed its own values if this botched decision hadn't been corrected by the European Commission, as aid to Palestinians in need has nothing to do with the Israel-Hamas war. Europe must refrain from punishing an entire people, focusing instead on development and humanitarian assistance projects for the people of Gaza.

    Pro-Israel narrative

    There are some potentially problematic elements in these European development projects, including textbooks that have an anti-Israel bias. Even though the European Commission has backtracked on suspending all payments, a review of development program activities has been announced — which is a prudent step.

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