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Why is the EU silent on South Africa's genocide case against Israel? (www.euronews.com)

submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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The first hearing in a landmark lawsuit against Israel enters its second day on Friday at the Hague-based International Court of Justice (ICJ).

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Yea, seems about right. Like the only other thing the EU can even do, other than the strongly worded letter, is an embargo I guess but I don't think the EU does much business with Israel anyways so it would be symbolic anyways and Germany would veto it the first chance it got.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

You honestly don’t think the EU does much business with Israel?
Well, they do.

Check out this link from the EU for more details: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/israel/european-union-and-israel_en?s=200

The European Union and Israel share a long common history, marked by growing interdependence and cooperation. Both share the same values of democracy, respect for freedom and rule of law and are committed to an open international economic system based on market principles. Over five decades of trade, cultural exchanges, political cooperation and a developed system of agreements have cemented these relations.

The EU is Israel's largest trade market and accounts for about a third of Israel's total trade. In 2020, Israel was ranked the EU's 24th trade partner. The most traded goods are chemicals and related products, machinery and transport equipment, and manufactured goods.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

Huh, 1/3 of Israel's total trade, that is a surprise for sure. Must be more western European countries then. Well I hope the Hague finds them guilty and the EU does some heavy sanctions then.