Europe, in Panic Over Energy, Is Suddenly Cozying Up to Israel

The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, fetches up at Ben Gurion University, burbling with friendly words.

AP/Michal Dyjuk
The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen. AP/Michal Dyjuk

It might be that turning around an ocean liner takes a while, but that doesn’t mean Europe’s U-turn on Israel — which is becoming apparent with each passing week — isn’t astounding. It is developing into a major story, even if, like President Biden’s trip to Saudi Arabia, it has to do with an acute need for energy sources. 

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