"Plans for closer ties between the European Union and Israel must be halted until there is a "comprehensive" ceasefire in the Gaza offensive, aid agencies demanded today... The coalition of agencies, including Oxfam, World Vision, Muslim Aid and Christian Aid, say Brussels should use ongoing talks on closer EU-Israel relations as a lever. An EU-Israel Association Agreement is being stepped up to "gradually integrate Israel into European policies and programmes", said the Commission. Under the deal, Israel is eligible for almost £13 million in EU "financial cooperation" in the next seven years... Daleep Mukarji, director of Christian Aid UK and Ireland, said: "Israel has shunned diplomatic efforts by the EU, and the EU's credibility is now at stake. It is inconceivable that we should extend further benefits of European partnership to a government that violates international humanitarian law and refuses negotiation in favour of continued violence. It is time for robust EU action to bring about an immediate ceasefire and end the violence on all sides."
Well everyone is entitled to their opinion but charities should be allowed a view and should speak up when they feel that things are wrong.
Anyway Tim will no longer be giving a penny to World Vision
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