European countries change course over their military support to Israel
08/10/2024
Podcast by Charles CohenEvi KiorriMiriam Sáenz de Tejada
One year into the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, European countries remain divided over their military support for Israel. Despite international efforts to broker peace, arms exports have continued to play a critical role in the conflict, with major suppliers like the US and Germany providing significant military aid.
However, countries like Italy and Spain have halted arms deals, citing concerns over the humanitarian crisis and potential violations of international law. As tensions rise in the region, particularly with Lebanon being hit and Iran's involvement, European nations face growing pressure to reassess their arms export policies while navigating complex geopolitical alliances.
To look into this topic, host Evi Kiorri is joined by Euractiv's Defence Editor Aurélie Pugnet.