The video discusses allegations made by Joseph Borell, the EU foreign policy Chief, who claimed that Israel funded Hamas to undermine the Palestinian Authority. He made these statements without providing evidence at a university in Spain. The report includes insights from Brussels correspondent Jack Parck and Hans Jakob Schindler, Senior Director of the Counter Extremism Project. While Parck suggests that Borell’s comments reflect his personal views and may not align with EU institutional lines, Schindler analyzes the complex history of Hamas and Israel’s actions in Gaza, noting that while there may have been strategic moves by Israel, it has consistently fought against Hamas’ terrorist activities.
- EU foreign policy Chief Joseph Borell accused Israel of funding Hamas to weaken the Palestinian Authority.
- Israeli Prime Minister denied similar allegations.
- Borell’s comments were made during a speech at a Spanish university.
- Borell is known for his personal pro-Palestine position, being a Spanish socialist.
- The comments may not reflect the official position of the European Union.
- Hans Jakob Schindler provided an analysis of the history between Hamas and Israel, including the strategic division and subsequent conflicts.
- Schindler explained the ways in which money has reached Hamas, distinguishing between unofficial and official aid.
- Despite potential strategic moves in the past, Israel has consistently conducted military operations against Hamas.
- There is a growing frustration, particularly with Borell, over the lack of a solution for Gaza and the broader Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
- Both experts suggest that a two-state solution imposed from the outside may not be the most sustainable resolution.
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