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A mere spectator? Europe and the imploding Middle East

By Centre for European Reform

The conflict in the Middle East is expanding. Thus far, Europeans have played a minor role, but they might be able to help prevent the situation getting worse. A year after Hamas launched its October 7th attack on Israel, killing around 1,200 Israelis and capturing over 250 hostages, the Middle East is on the edge of a broader war. Gaza is in ruins after Israeli bombing which displaced most of its population.

Author: Luigi Scazzieri, Senior research fellow, Centre For European Reform.

This article is available on the CER website. 

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