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The EU should insist that the never-ending story of Palestinians losing their land must end

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Von der Leyen got it wrong on Israel and Gaza

My column today represents my purely private opinion. You will understand my disclaimer because I am writing on the Israel-Gaza war.\n \nLike many people, I care a lot about this war. Because I am German and accept that my country has a special responsibility towards Jews and towards Israel. And because I have been involved with the region for 25 years — sometimes more so, sometimes less so.

When I worked for the European Union, 20 years ago, I was involved in negotiations between the ...

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Michael Meyer-Resende is the executive director of Democracy Reporting International, a non-partisan NGO in Berlin that supports political participation.

The EU should insist that the never-ending story of Palestinians losing their land must end

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Michael Meyer-Resende is the executive director of Democracy Reporting International, a non-partisan NGO in Berlin that supports political participation.

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