European Leaders Intensify Pressure on Israel, Explore New Diplomatic Levers
European Leaders Intensify Pressure on Israel, Explore New Diplomatic Levers Key European political figures, including Germany’s Friedrich Merz and the UK’s Keir Starmer, are actively exploring new avenues to exert pressure on Israel. This diplomatic push comes amidst persistent calls for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid, even as a unified approach to the recognition of Palestine remains a point of division following France’s recent move. While both Merz and Starmer have, to date, refrained from formally recognizing the state of…