EU funds Israeli firms in Gaza assault

The European Union has continued scientific cooperation with Israeli firms implicated in genocide and apartheid throughout Israel’s three-year old assault on Gaza.

EU contributes €1.02bn to Israel

Israel has been associated with the €95.5bn Horizon Europe research and innovation programme (2021-2027), and the EU’s net contribution to Israel amounts to €1.02bn.

EU funds military-linked tech

Israeli companies with links to military and security apparatus have received EU funding through Horizon Europe and the European Innovation Council schemes.

Sightec drone firm example

Sightec, an Israeli drone-navigation firm that received almost €2.5m through the EIC Accelerator, describes its technology as 'combat-proven and deployed on over 3,000 drones in critical missions'.

“combat-proven and deployed on over 3,000 drones in critical missions”

Civilian tech aids occupation

EU-funded civilian technologies can support Israel’s settler-colonial project, such as orange-harvesting robots for managing labor shortages in settlements.

EU could profit from Israeli firms

The EU can subsidize Israeli technology firms and acquire financial stakes through the EIC fund and Scaleup Europe Fund.

EU faces next budget decision

Israel’s Horizon Europe participation ends in 2027, but the EU may include it in the next Horizon program (2028-2034) during upcoming negotiations.

EU must choose its stance

The EU faces a choice: continue funding Israeli firms developing violent tech or cut ties with Israel in the next Horizon program.