The days following Hamas’ terror attacks in Israel seemed like a rare moment of unity in the European Parliament. Lawmakers from across the political spectrum gathered to condemn the violence and share in moments of silence.
But in the weeks since, that silence has been replaced by the usual clamor of debate and division as Europe’s streets fill with protesters and the continent’s Jewish and Muslim communities feel increasingly targeted.
As domestic debate grows more heated, Europe’s far-right parties are trying to cash in and gain political clout.
