‘EU Complicit In Israeli War Crimes, Von Der Leyen Blocking Gaza Sanctions,' Reveals Josep Borrell
/ Aug 05, 2025, 09:10AM IST
Former EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell blasts Brussels for its silence on Israel's war in Gaza, accusing the bloc of complicity in war crimes and favouritism in sanctions. With tens of thousands dead, he warns that EU inaction could irreparably damage its global credibility.#GazaCrisis #EUComplicity #WarCrimes #Borrell #IsraelGaza #HumanRights #VonDerLeyen #GazaUnderAttack #SanctionsNow #MiddleEastConflict
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- India Today
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New Indian Express
10 minutes ago
- New Indian Express
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Time of India
23 minutes ago
- Time of India
Indian refiners to continue paying for Russian oil in dirhams
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