Israel is facing increasing criticism for its conflict with Hamas militants in Gaza, where reports indicate nearly 61,500 people have been killed since October 2023. A violent attack by Hamas militants on Israel on October 7, 2023, resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,200 people, mostly civilians, with about 250 individuals captured by Hamas and other groups and taken into Gaza, prompting a retaliatory response from the Israel Defense Forces.
Lahbib has become a prominent critic within the EU’s College of Commissioners regarding Israel’s offensive in Gaza, previously warning of a “man-made famine,” and advocating for a ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian access.
Recently, the European Commission has taken a significantly firmer approach toward Israel, proposing to suspend its involvement in the Horizon Europe scientific program.
Simultaneously, several member countries have advocated for targeted sanctions and the suspension of the trade chapter of the EU–Israel Association Agreement.
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