EDAM Chair Ambassador (R.) Tacan İldem, draws attention to the Western delegations that largely remained seated as others walked out before Netanyahu’s address to the UN General Assembly. He places that scene alongside the West’s failure to apply the principles of international law it defends in Ukraine with the same resolve in Gaza and the West Bank. İldem argues that the EU’s reluctance to use its economic and diplomatic influence over Israel has widened the gap between its words and actions. His conclusion is that empty seats may send a message, but the West’s credibility depends on whether violations have tangible consequences.

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