EU Switches Focus to Middle East Amid Crises in Gaza, Syria and Iran

EU switches focus to Middle East amid crises in Gaza, Syria and Iran

The European Union has shifted its focus to the Middle East, amid renewed turmoil in the region — from the conflict in Syria to worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and protests throughout Iran.

An overview of the ongoing humanitarian disaster in Gaza

The Israel-invoked tragedy that the Gaza Strip has been experiencing for many months is no longer a temporary humanitarian crisis that can be contained by limited emergency measures. Rather, it has turned into a comprehensive and ongoing humanitarian disaster, deepening day by day and affecting all the basic necessities of life for the civilian population. Amid ongoing military operations, severe restrictions on movement, and a near-total blocka…