by Andrea Tucci, Across Europe, a growing wave of criticism is being directed at Israel’s conduct in the Gaza Strip. A significant signal came with the European Commission’s decision to begin reviewing the EU-Israel Association Agreement, a move supported even by countries traditionally reluctant to criticize Israel. Even Germany, historically aligned with Tel Aviv, has shown an unprecedented shift in tone. Chancellor Friedrich Merz declared that he “no longer understands the actions of the Israeli army in Gaza or their