Continued weak sanctions failing to prevent widespread bloodshed
The European Commission presented a set of measures on Wednesday, 17 September, aimed at halting the ongoing tragedy in Gaza. However, it's important to note that the European package contains no measures concerning the supply of weapons and military equipment.
The European Commission's proposed measures do not include restrictions on the arms trade. This means that the weapons currently being used in raids against neighboring countries are not subject to any restrictions in the European Commission's proposed measures.
Pope Leo XIV, on the other hand, has been vocal about the situation in Gaza. On 26 June, he expressed concern about the use of money for weapons buildup instead of building hospitals and schools. He stated that military supremacy does not resolve problems but fuels hatred and desire for revenge.
Pope Leo XIV has repeatedly called for full respect of international humanitarian law in Gaza. He has also expressed closeness to the Palestinian people living in fear and unacceptable conditions, forcibly displaced from their own lands.
Pope Leo XIV's words highlight the issue of money ending up in the pockets of 'merchants of death.' He suggested that the ongoing conflict in Gaza may be exacerbated by a focus on military supremacy. However, it's worth noting that his words on 26 June do not directly address the European Commission's proposed measures for Gaza.
The Pope's appeals are in response to harrowing images of an entire people forced into exile under bombs and images of children killed in Gaza. His words imply a call for peace and a shift away from military solutions, but do not include any calls for specific actions or solutions beyond a call for peace.
The European Union, consisting of 27 member countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and others, is currently in a process where some candidate countries like Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Ukraine are in the accession process. In terms of arms export controls relevant to Israel, Germany has recently suspended new export approvals for weapons that could be used in Gaza but continues to deliver already approved military equipment, indicating some restrictions though not a full embargo. Other EU countries have not been specifically noted in the search results as having introduced similar measures.
It's important to note that the measures presented by the European Commission still await approval. The risk is that these measures may make life more difficult for ordinary people in Gaza, who are already suffering from the ongoing conflict.
In conclusion, while the European Commission is taking steps to address the crisis in Gaza, Pope Leo XIV's words serve as a reminder that peace and the prioritisation of constructive endeavours like hospitals and schools are crucial in resolving conflicts and alleviating human suffering.
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