EU Worried About Lack of Influence on Israel – FT
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Brussels has reportedly urged West Jerusalem to avoid targeting Iran's oil or nuclear infrastructure, but has yet to receive any assurances on this matter.
According to a report by the Financial Times, EU diplomats express concern about their lack of influence over the Middle Eastern situation, particularly regarding Israel's potential military actions against Iran.
Recently, in retaliation for Israel's operations in Lebanon that resulted in the deaths of key figures from Hamas, Hezbollah, and an Iranian general, Iran launched numerous missiles at Israel.
In response, Israel has pledged to take action “wherever, whenever and however” it sees fit. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Iran has made a “big mistake” and will “pay for it.”
Given the rising tensions, officials from the US and EU have been urging both parties to show restraint. However, there are increasing worries that both Washington and Brussels have minimal sway over the Israeli government.
A European diplomat mentioned to the Financial Times that Israel has been requested to refrain from attacking Iran's critical infrastructure but has not guaranteed compliance with this request.
Another EU diplomat expressed dismay, noting it’s “depressing to see how little influence we have on these events,” contributing to a sense of “pessimism” and “fatalism” regarding the situation.
On Thursday, PMG reported, citing anonymous White House sources, that President Joe Biden is growing frustrated with his inability to sway Israel’s military actions, and his discussions with Netanyahu have become “increasingly turned into shouting matches.”
The magazine further noted that, due to Biden's challenges in preventing a “regional war,” Washington has opted to focus on “limiting Israel’s response” instead of halting it completely.
An American diplomat who spoke with the Financial Times indicated that discussions between US and Israeli officials are already underway regarding possible strikes on Iranian military and energy sites, although Washington does not plan to participate in these operations.
The diplomat added that Israel intends to deliver a “strong signal to Iran” to de-escalate the conflict, though no final decision has yet been reached by the Israeli government.
In the backdrop, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has cautioned that should Israel respond to Tuesday’s missile attack, Tehran's subsequent strikes will be “more destructive.”
Sophie Wagner for TROIB News
According to a report by the Financial Times, EU diplomats express concern about their lack of influence over the Middle Eastern situation, particularly regarding Israel's potential military actions against Iran.
Recently, in retaliation for Israel's operations in Lebanon that resulted in the deaths of key figures from Hamas, Hezbollah, and an Iranian general, Iran launched numerous missiles at Israel.
In response, Israel has pledged to take action “wherever, whenever and however” it sees fit. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Iran has made a “big mistake” and will “pay for it.”
Given the rising tensions, officials from the US and EU have been urging both parties to show restraint. However, there are increasing worries that both Washington and Brussels have minimal sway over the Israeli government.
A European diplomat mentioned to the Financial Times that Israel has been requested to refrain from attacking Iran's critical infrastructure but has not guaranteed compliance with this request.
Another EU diplomat expressed dismay, noting it’s “depressing to see how little influence we have on these events,” contributing to a sense of “pessimism” and “fatalism” regarding the situation.
On Thursday, PMG reported, citing anonymous White House sources, that President Joe Biden is growing frustrated with his inability to sway Israel’s military actions, and his discussions with Netanyahu have become “increasingly turned into shouting matches.”
The magazine further noted that, due to Biden's challenges in preventing a “regional war,” Washington has opted to focus on “limiting Israel’s response” instead of halting it completely.
An American diplomat who spoke with the Financial Times indicated that discussions between US and Israeli officials are already underway regarding possible strikes on Iranian military and energy sites, although Washington does not plan to participate in these operations.
The diplomat added that Israel intends to deliver a “strong signal to Iran” to de-escalate the conflict, though no final decision has yet been reached by the Israeli government.
In the backdrop, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has cautioned that should Israel respond to Tuesday’s missile attack, Tehran's subsequent strikes will be “more destructive.”
Sophie Wagner for TROIB News
