An entire continent expresses outrage on the streets, through the media, in parliaments, in sports, and in concert halls, yet secretly relies on Israeli technology. Economic interests trump political principles. This is hypocrisy. Amid Israel’s existential fight against terrorism in the Gaza Strip, it’s clear: Europe’s double standards have reached a new level.
At a time when the war in the Gaza Strip is straining Israel’s relations with the rest of the world, the hypocrisy of European states stands out particularly. On one hand, they condemn Israel’s military actions, threaten sanctions, and even impose arms embargoes, as Spain has done. On the other, these countries are achieving record-breaking figures in purchases of Israeli defense systems, contributing billions to the Israeli economy.
This phenomenon can be examined using current data from 2024 and 2025. What political, economic, and cultural consequences will it have? Domestic pressure in Europe, particularly from Muslim minorities and pro-Palestinian movements, forces politicians to take publicly anti-Israel positions, while in confidential talks they support Israel and continue to rely on its technology. The...
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