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.