EUobserver investigation: Israel damaged €150m in EU-funded Gaza and West Bank structures without compensation
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Andrew Rettman, Nikolaj Nielsen, Elena Sánchez Nicolás, Róisín Northcote
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An EUobserver investigation reveals that Israel has damaged at least €150 million worth of EU-funded civilian infrastructure in Gaza and the West Bank since October 7, 2023, without any compensation paid to the EU. The most expensive structures hit include the European Gaza Hospital (€50.5m) and the Southern Gaza Seawater Desalination Plant (€30m). The report highlights concerns over Israel's impunity and the EU's lack of public response or enforcement of compensation mechanisms.
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· 3 pulledIsrael has damaged at least €150m of European taxpayer-funded structures in Gaza and the West Bank, but not paid back one euro
The European Gaza Hospital in Khan Younis (€50.5m) and the Southern Gaza Seawater Desalination Plant in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, plus its 18km pipeline (€30m), were the two most expensive EU-funded structures hit by Israeli airstrikes since 7 October 2023
The EU had also invested €15m in building the Gaza Central Desalination Plant in Khan Younis and a Gas for Gaza pipeline
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