EUobserver investigation: €150 million in EU-funded infrastructure damaged by Israel in Gaza and West Bank without compensation (euobserver.com)

• At least €150 million in EU-funded buildings destroyed or damaged in Gaza and West Bank since Oct 2023.
• No compensation paid by Israel; EU legal mechanisms for redress not activated.
• World Bank estimates €30.6 billion total damage in Gaza, requiring €9.9 billion emergency funding.

"An EUobserver investigation found that Israeli military operations since October 2023 have damaged at least €150 million worth of EU-funded structures in Gaza and the West Bank, with no compensation paid. Major losses include the €50.5 million European Gaza Hospital and a €30 million desalination plant. EU member states like Belgium and Poland also reported damage to bilateral projects. The World Bank estimates total physical damage in Gaza at €30.6 billion. Despite EU mechanisms to seek redress, including possible suspension of trade agreements, Israel has not reimbursed any funds. The European Commission has not publicly demanded repayment."