"Andrews noted that conditions in makeshift shelters were even worse than during Israel's last incursion in 2024, with dirty mattresses and blankets leading to infections and rashes among the displaced."
"He believes the EU must respond to Israel's attacks on Lebanon, state-backed settler violence in the West Bank, and attacks on health workers in Gaza."
"Andrews stated, 'When the European Union takes a principled stand on these issues the Israelis do pay attention,' emphasizing the need for economic pressure through the EU's association agreement with Israel."
Barry Andrews, an Irish MEP, witnessed the dire humanitarian situation in Beirut due to Israeli airstrikes. Conditions in makeshift shelters were worse than previous conflicts, with reports of infections and rashes among displaced individuals. Following Hezbollah's rocket attacks, Andrews called for the EU to revive sanctions against Israel, addressing not only the attacks in Lebanon but also violence in the West Bank and Gaza. Critics argue the EU should leverage its economic ties with Israel to exert pressure for change.
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