The European Union (EU) has pointed fingers directly at Hamas for turning Gaza's civilians into human shields whilst demanding Israel halt its military operations immediately.
The blunt accusations emerged from emergency talks in Brussels on Monday, where 27 EU nations finally agreed on something regarding the Middle East crisis—both sides are making ordinary Palestinians pay the price.
In a strongly-worded statement, the European Council condemned Hamas for refusing to release remaining hostages and exploiting Gaza's 2.3 million residents as cover during Israeli military operations. The intervention marks Europe's most decisive stance since fighting erupted following the 7th October 2023 attacks.
