A confidential European Union report has surfaced, laying bare the extent of Israel’s violations in Gaza, allegations so grave they may amount to atrocity crimes under international law. Yet, despite the damning findings, the EU continues to uphold its lucrative trade agreement with Israel, seemingly unfazed by the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in the besieged enclave.

Central to the controversy is the Netherlands, long seen as one of Israel’s closest allies within the EU. The Dutch government now finds itself under mounting pressure for its role in facilitating Israel’s military campaign. The port of Rotterdam, a vital node in the F-35 fighter jet supply chain, remains operational despite a court ruling that prohibited the export of jet parts due to their use in attacks on civilians. The ruling, however, has done little to change the reality on the ground, or in the air.

In cities like The Hague, public outrage has spilled into the streets. In one of the largest demonstrations in two decades, tens of thousands demanded an immediate halt to the Netherlands’ political, economic, and military support for Israel. Protesters decried what they see as Dutch complicity in a war that has claimed tens of thousands of lives, with Gaza’s children paying the highest price.

The EU’s continued enforcement of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, despite its own human rights clause, has also come under sharp criticism. As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens, so too does the moral crisis in Europe’s corridors of power. With the truth now laid bare, the question remains: will European leaders act, or will they continue to prioritise trade and diplomacy over justice and human life?

Adding to the mounting pressure, Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories, has called for EU officials to face charges of complicity in the Gaza atrocities. Albanese emphasized that the EU's continued support for Israel, despite clear evidence of war crimes, necessitates accountability at the highest levels.