Hundreds Protest US and European Policies on Israel and Gaza
Channel: News Scope
Date: 2024-02-03

In this video, I will tell you the main points of the New York Times report by Michael Crowley and David E. Sanger on the protest letter signed by hundreds of US and European officials over their governments’ policies on Israel and Gaza. The letter, which was released on Wednesday, is signed by more than 800 current and former diplomats, civil servants, and military officers from the US, the EU, and 11 European countries. It warns that their governments’ policies could amount to “grave violations of international law, war crimes and even ethnic cleansing or genocide” and urges them to change course. The letter expresses the deep dissatisfaction and frustration of many officials who have worked on the Middle East issue for years, but have seen their professional advice ignored or dismissed by their political leaders. It also calls for more pressure and leverage on Israel, such as imposing sanctions or suspending arms sales, to secure a lasting cease-fire, increase humanitarian aid, and end the blockade of Gaza. The letter also appeals to the moral, legal, and security interests and values of the Western countries, saying that their policies are undermining democracy, freedom, human rights, justice, and peace in the region and beyond. Watch the video to learn more about this unprecedented and powerful protest letter and how it reflects the growing divide and debate over the Israel-Gaza conflict within the US and Europe.

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