Sanctions on Israel could become a double-edged sword for Europe | Alex Nachumson

Alex Nachumson argues that European sanctions on Israel could backfire on Europe itself, as it grapples with a migration crisis, the entrenchment of Muslim communities, and the rise of the right. He notes that instead of fighting terrorism, Europe is pressuring Israel, while the US provides significant backing. The article emphasizes the importance of the alliance with the US and Israel's need to preserve it.

In an opinion piece, Alex Nachumson argues that European sanctions on Israel could become a double-edged sword against Europe itself. According to him, Europe is in the midst of a deep social crisis involving large-scale migration, integration difficulties, the entrenchment of Muslim communities that do not always accept Western values, and the rise of Islamist movements. At the same time, the European right is strengthening and traditional left-wing parties are losing support. Instead of asking how to protect European society, some of its leaders are busy lecturing Israel and imposing sanctions on it. Nachumson notes that the Trump administration provides Israel with significant political backing, and the US ambassador to Israel even defined the British step as discrimination against the Jewish people. He emphasizes the importance of the alliance with the US, especially the support of the pro-Israel Republican camp. The article concludes with the question of whether Europe will succeed in preserving its identity, security, and values.