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EU official’s genocide comment on Gaza crisis increases geopolitical risk for Israel and allies

A senior European Union official has stated that the crisis in Gaza “looks very much” like genocide, a politically charged declaration that heightens international pressure on Israel, according to a report in Asharq Al-Awsat. The statement highlights potential divisions within the EU’s 27-member bloc, increasing pressure on it to adopt a more critical stance towards Israel and impacting its role as a global human rights advocate. For Israel, such comments from a major trading partner add to its growing diplomatic isolation and increase the risk of intensified calls for sanctions, placing further strain on its allies, notably the United States. The US, as Israel’s primary supporter, faces increased pressure to address the humanitarian situation, potentially indicating a policy divergence with key Western powers. This political commentary adds weight to the ongoing case at the International Court of Justice, where Israel faces allegations of violating the Genocide Convention.