It's yet another war on Europe's doorstep. The tensions from Israel-Hamas conflict are felt all the way to Paris, so why is it so hard to get the messaging right? Critics of the European Commission president came down like a ton of bricks on Ursula von der Leyen after a visit to Israel where the former German defence minister left out language on the suffering of Palestinians. She later rectified.
We ask about a virtual EU summit that has now picked up on the language it took nine days for the bloc to agree on, namely about "Israel's right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law" against the "violent and indiscriminate attacks" by Hamas.
What attitude to take now towards the hostages? And towards the unfolding humanitarian disaster in Gaza?
After von der Leyen, the German chancellor is in Israel before heading to Egypt. Olaf Scholz precedes Joe Biden in Tel Aviv by 24 hours. Biden's all-in stance behind Israel is a reminder that NATO allies also have their differences.
What happens now if the war escalates even further?
Produced by Juliette Laurain, Rebecca Gnignati and Louise Guibert.
