DZWatch analyzes why France and the EU have taken a back seat in the Israel-Hamas conflict, losing credibility in the Middle East.
Head buried in the sand: that’s the posture France and the European Union have often assumed when problems in the Middle East seem too thorny to tackle. But guess what? Ignoring an issue rarely solves it. Now, the Israel-Hamas conflict brings the Palestinian question back into sharp focus.
However, it’s clear that France and the EU are playing second fiddle in the Israel-Arab arena. They stood by and watched as the Abraham Accords, the only significant peace move in recent years, unfolded. These accords sought to normalize Israel’s relations with certain Arab countries but left the Palestinians in the lurch.
For example, the violent incident on October 7 involving Hamas further underscores the sidelined position of France and the EU.
In summary, a passive approach has cost France and the European Union their credibility in the Middle East. While they watched from the sidelines, other players seized the opportunity to shape the future, leaving the Palestinians’ fate hanging in the balance.
Written by DZWatch
