2024-10-10 23:55:09
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EU's Financial Scrutiny Amidst Allegations

The European Union is under scrutiny following allegations of indirectly financing Hamas. Jordan Bardella's claim that EU funds, through institutions like the Islamic University of Gaza, may support Hamas has led to increased EU vigilance. Despite investigations finding no direct financial links to terrorist groups, the EU has suspended two projects worth 8 million euros in Palestinian territories due to incitement concerns. Additional controls on aid distribution are being planned to mitigate future risks.

Simultaneously, the UN has taken action by dismissing nine UNRWA staff members after discovering potential involvement in attacks. This decision aligns with broader EU intentions to ensure that their financial contributions maintain a strict focus on humanitarian aid without political entanglements. Meanwhile, debates in the European Parliament reflect the ongoing tension surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting the complexity of maintaining neutrality while supporting regional stability and humanitarian efforts.

EuroNews
10. Oktober 2024 um 17:15

Fact Check: Did Jordan Bardella Correctly State that the EU Indirectly Financed Hamas?

Politics
Finance
After the review, the European Commission suspended two projects worth 8 million euros in the Palestinian territories due to allegations of incitement to hatred. The UN also dismissed nine UNRWA staff members after its internal oversight body discovered possible involvement in the October attacks.
EuroNews
10. Oktober 2024 um 15:00

'EuroVerify': Was Jordan Bardella right to claim that the EU indirectly financed Hamas?

Politics
Finance
Bardella claims that the EU indirectly finances Hamas through the Islamic University of Gaza. The EU denies this, reviews its aid to Palestine, suspends projects due to incitement to hatred, and plans to impose additional controls. An Erasmus+ education project in Palestine involved "possible reputational risks". UNRWA, accused of failing to maintain neutrality, continues to receive EU funding, but the UN fired 9 officials after discovering possible involvement in attacks.
EuroNews
10. Oktober 2024 um 19:38

Fact Check: Does the EU Indirectly Fund Hamas?

Politics
Finance
The EU is the largest donor of aid to the Palestinians but pursues a strict policy of non-contact with Hamas. Despite reviews, there are concerns that EU funds could indirectly flow to militant groups, such as the funding of the Islamic University of Gaza or allegations against UNRWA.
EuroNews
10. Oktober 2024 um 21:00

Heftige Debatte im Europäischen Parlament... Können Sie die Handlungen Netanjahus verurteilen, die zum Tod von 40.000 Menschen führten?

Politik
Es gab eine heftige Debatte im Europäischen Parlament über den israelisch-palästinensischen Konflikt. Teodorescu von der Christdemokratischen Partei verteidigt Israel und vergleicht die Opfer beider Seiten. Ensier vom Fortschrittlichen Bündnis der Sozialisten und Demokraten fordert die Verurteilung von Netanjahus Handlungen, die zum Tod von 40.000 Palästinensern führten. Teodorescu entgegnet, dass man in Gaza nicht zwischen Zivilisten und Terroristen unterscheiden könne.
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