EU funding for Israel: 250 million euros despite war crimes!

EU funding for Israel: 250 million euros despite war crimes!

Herzliya, Israel - The EU releases millions of Israel-despite the rushing over the Gaza War! While the world is watching how violence escalates, over 238 million euros has been flowing to Israeli institutions since October 7, 2023. A scandal that heats the minds!

On October 7, when the Israeli offensive against Gaza began, the message of the European Union was clear: "Israel has the right to defend itself - today and in the coming days", Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, announced the EU.

EU financing despite international charges

The EU not only faced Israel, but also provided funds, while Israel is in front of the International Court of Justice in the Hague due to genocide. The data show that more than $ 250 million in Israeli organizations have flowed since the beginning of the conflict, including 640,000 euros to Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), a leading manufacturer of aerospace technology that is closely linked to the Israeli military

The EU programs for research and innovation, especially the "Horizon" program, allow funds to be used for dual technologies that can serve both civil and military purposes. Critics warn that these funds contribute directly to the strengthening of Israel's military capacity.

in July, when the number of deaths in Gaza increase to over 40,000, more than 2,000 European academics and 45 organizations petition to the EU to stop the financing of Israeli institutions. They argued that the Horizon program plays a crucial role in the development of Israeli military technology. "These funding programs support projects that develop the military skills of Israel," said the petition.

hidden connections between science and military

The connections between Israeli universities and the military are deeply rooted. Maya Wind, an Israeli scientist, describes in her book how the universities act as the backbone of the Israeli military industry. "Israeli universities are pillars of Israeli rule and actively contribute to maintaining the war in Gaza," she explains. These institutions have a long history in the development of technologies that were used to displace Palestinians.

The EU has transferred enormous sums to Israel since 1996, although the country is not an EU member. Under the Horizon 2020 program, Israel received a total of 1.28 billion euros. The latest figures show that over 747 million euros have been provided since Horizon Europe was introduced in 2021. These funds flow into projects that are officially declared "civil", such as border protection and disaster management, but reality could look different.

The EU Commission has replied to inquiries about the ethical reviews of these projects that the disclosure of the information would endanger the internal decision-making processes. This raises questions: How transparent is the use of these funds really?

The controversy about EU financing Israel are not only a political issue, but also a moral challenge. While the world looks at the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the question remains: How long can the EU justify these connections?