Days before Christmas, the Palestinian militant group known as Hamas had announced an end to the shaky six-month ceasefire. The ceasefire agreement was brokered by the Egyptian government. Hamas, which rules the Gaza Strip, continued its rocket attacks onto Israeli soil. Days later, Israel responded with a series of airstrikes that lasted for at least seven to eight days. The airstrikes had brought forth international condemnation. On top of that, the airstrikes were followed by a land offensive.
Many across the world protested and condemned the offensive. Now, Europe’s governments along with the Jewish leaders are raising fears and concerns. So far, there have been reports of violence against Jews in Europe. There is the possibility that the Gaza violence could seep into Europe.
So far, it has proven to be one of the first major international that Barack Obama must prepare for once he takes oath of office as United States President on January 20. That is only fourteen days away.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy is taking action. He said that there will be no tolerance for any violent acts linked with Gaza.
“We really fear that anti-Semitism will spring up again and that the current conflict will be transposed to our beautiful French republic,” said Armand Partouche, a local Jewish leader in Toulouse.
Mohammed Moussaoui, a French Muslim leader condemned the attacks on Jews.
Overall, there is the possibility that the Gaza conflict could spread to Europe. As the days pass, the Gaza conflict continues to be a growing conundrum. If the violence does spread into Europe, how will the European Union handle the situation?
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