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Israel has strongly rejected a European Union report accusing it of potentially violating human rights in Gaza and the West Bank, calling the assessment a "moral and methodological failure." In a statement sent to EU officials ahead of a foreign ministers’ meeting scheduled for Monday, Israel's Foreign Ministry criticized the report by the EU’s diplomatic service, arguing that it lacked accuracy and failed to reflect the country’s security challenges.
The confidential note, obtained by Reuters, stated that the report should be “entirely dismissed” and accused it of relying on flawed data and mischaracterizing Israel’s military actions. The document emphasized that the EU’s analysis ignored the complex context of Israel’s conflict with Hamas and broader threats in the region.
The criticism comes amid growing tension between Israel and several European countries over the rising civilian death toll from Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. The operation follows Hamas’s October 7, 2023, cross-border assault on Israeli communities, which sparked one of the most intense military escalations in the region’s recent history.
European governments have increasingly voiced concern about the humanitarian impact of Israel’s response, pressing for accountability and greater protection for civilians. However, Israel maintains that its actions are aimed at dismantling Hamas's military infrastructure and that it operates within the bounds of international law.
The EU report adds to mounting international scrutiny over Israel’s conduct in Gaza and the West Bank. While the bloc has not yet imposed sanctions or taken direct punitive action, discussions are ongoing about possible diplomatic consequences.
As calls for a ceasefire and independent investigations grow louder, Israel remains firm in defending its military strategy and rejecting what it views as biased external criticism.
