The E.U.’s Genetic Political Blindness

I always thought that the E.U.’s bizarre approach to and policy concerning the Palestinian –Israeli conflict is caused by partisanship based on self-interest coated with a fair dose of antisemitism cum genetic hostility to Israel.

By now, I am beginning to think that the E.U.’s approach and policy to political problems originating in the Middle-East is caused by self-induced politically genetic blindness.

On September 28th inst. the E.U. published  the following statement of Josep Borrell Fontelles, the High Representative of the European Union (“HREU”) titled : “Lebanon: Statement by the High Representative on the resignation of the Prime Minister-designate.” It reads:

“The European Union notes with disappointment and concern the resignation of Prime Minister-designate Mustapha Adib and the circumstances that led to his decision.

Lebanon’s leaders must unite and do their utmost for the timely formation of a Government that must be able to meet the legitimate needs and demands of the Lebanese people and will be committed to address Lebanon’s acute and multiple challenges – notably its humanitarian, socio economic and financial crises, the coronavirus pandemic and the reconstruction of Beirut.”