Europe's Alliance with Israel: Aiding the Occupation - Softcover

Cronin, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0745330657 ISBN 13: 9780745330655

Publisher: Pluto Press, 2010

Synopsis

In carefully crafted official statements, the European Union presents itself as an honest broker in the Middle East. In reality, however, the EU's 27 governments have been engaged in a long process of accommodating Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories. Journalist David Cronin interrogates the relationship and its outcomes. A recent agreement for 'more intense, more fruitful, more influential co-operation' between the EU and Israel has meant that Israel has become a member state of the Union in all but name. Cronin shows that rather than using this relationship to encourage Israeli restraint, the EU has legitimised actions such as the ill-treatment of prisoners and the Gaza invasion. Concluding his revealing and shocking account, Cronin calls for a continuation and deepening of international activism and protest to halt the EU's slide into complicity.

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Review:

It seems to many that Israel is above international law. This important book explores the complex political ties that have prevented European countries from holding Israel to account. It is essential reading for all who care about justice and the rule of law. I hope David Cronin is prepared for the abuse he and his book will incur. All the more reason to buy it, read it and take the discussion forward. (Ken Loach)

About the Author:

David Cronin is a journalist specialising in European politics. He has written for a variety of publications, including the Guardian, the Wall Street Journal Europe, European Voice, the Irish Times, the Sunday Tribune and the Inter Press Service.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pluto Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0745330657
• ISBN 13: 9780745330655
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208