Ursula von der Leyen, the head of the EU, acknowledged Israel’s right to self-defence and described Hamas’s attack on the country as a cold-blooded “act of war”.
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Wednesday’s statement by EU chief Ursula von der Leyen described the killing of the civilians by the Palestinian organisation Hamas as an “ancient evil” and a cold-blooded act of war.
Israel-Palestine War
The country has lost over 1,200 people as a result of the Hamas attack. The killing of the civilians by the Palestinian organisation Hamas, according to EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday, was a callous act of war and a reflection of a “ancient evil”. She added that there is only one way to respond to this kind of horror and that it needs to be defined clearly. Europe supports Israel’s right to self-defence and stands with it.”
Ursla von der Leyen stated that this kind of horror needs to be defined clearly, and there can only be one response to it. . Europe is in support of the country. Furthermore, we wholeheartedly back Israel’s right to self-defence. Von der Leyen, who was speaking at the opening of a commissioners’ meeting, also backed a thorough examination of the EU’s multimillion-euro funding of Palestinian projects.
Speaking at the opening of a commissioners’ meeting, von der Leyen also backed a thorough examination of the EU’s multimillion-euro funding of Palestinian projects.
Over 1,200 people were killed when Hamas launched attacks on civilian and military targets along Israel’s border surrounding the Gaza enclave on Saturday. After five days of intense fighting, Gaza officials estimate that over 900 Palestinians have died as a result of Israel’s artillery and airstrikes. In response, the European Union and its member states have expressed their disgust and solidarity with the country’s over Hamas’s attack. They are worried that Israel responds in a way that complies with international law, despite her declaration that it is an act of war and terrorism.
Impact on the economic relations of Israel with other countries
After attacking both military and civilian targets on Saturday, Hamas broke through Israel’s border around the Gaza enclave, killing over 1,200 people. Gaza officials calculate that after five days of intense fighting, more than 900 Palestinians have died at the hands of Israel’s artillery and airstrikes. As a result of Hamas’ attack, the European Union and its member states have expressed their intense distaste and solidarity with Israel. Though they are worried that Israel will respond in a way that complies with international law, she said that it is an act of war and terrorism.
The political unrest in the Middle East has further impacted the already severely inflating global economy. With the current higher interest rate scenarios that the global economy is facing, the crisis in this area is more dangerous and warrants close observation.
Though it is unlikely that this crisis will pose a significant threat to the immediate oil supply at this time, there could be dire repercussions if the fighting extends to other parts of the Middle East or turns into a devastating proxy war that includes Iran.
The oil dynamics could alter if the war drags on for even a week or two. According to the Indian economist, if supply disruptions continue to drive up prices, India may be impacted. Should Iran enter the conflict, it could impact maritime routes, increase the cost of transportation and insurance, and upset the trade equilibrium due to rising crude prices.
Israel’s Defence
Israel’s strong defenses, especially the Iron Dome, serve as an essential barrier shielding its people from the constant rocket assault. Over the years, this missile defense system has shown itself to be an invaluable asset, protecting vital infrastructure and countless civilian lives. Notably, it has demonstrated its effectiveness in fending off incoming threats with an impressive success rate of 95.6% during recent rocket salvos.
Israel still depends on the Iron Dome as a vital defensive mechanism in the middle of the conflict, saving lives and maintaining vital infrastructure. Its capabilities are further enhanced by cooperative efforts and strategic partnership with the United States, indicating the unwavering commitment to safeguard civilian lives and uphold stability in the region.
