Yanis Varoufakis on Israel-Gaza: 'We Europeans have created this' | UpFront

Six weeks after Hamas’s attacks on October 7, Israel continues its bombardment and siege of Gaza.

While Israel’s response has the full support of the majority of European countries, some dissenting voices are making themselves heard and calling for a ceasefire.

So, what role is Europe playing in the Israel-Gaza war? And how has its support for Israel changed over time?

On UpFront, economist and former Greek minister of finance, Yanis Varoufakis, joins Marc Lamont Hill to discuss Europe’s historic responsibility and current role in the Israel-Gaza war.


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[rajiburrahman]

Not many people have the courage to speak the truth, well done to Greek minister
Such honest human being

[Oldmanpeace]

Not many scholars left standing. Thank you Yanis.

[ellenzouroudes]

As a Greek American I am and always have been very proud of and thankful for this brilliant, level-headed, courageous man. Υπέροχος!

[salsanchez]

Kudos to Marc Lamont for asking good questions and allowing Yanis Varoufakis enough time to speak.

[mindxcircus]

So glad to see Varoufakis here in Al-Jazeera! He gained my respect few months ago from hearing his take on this crisis as well as others - the man is clear with his moral compass, good sense of logic, smart, well-nformed and isn't afraid to speak out the truth as direct as possible, and he has solid, gentleman manners in responding to dumb journalists who have asked him dumb questions before, without at all being rude. No wonder he's called the Greek "Maverick"! Same to you Marc Lemont - these two men have this in common: shed lights of justice and truths in the midst of "unpopular" times for truth and justice in the mainstream media. Bravo!

[Silverfiddha]

What a breath of fresh air to hear a European politician speak the truth without fear.

[dramer]

Thank you Al Jazeera for interviewing this great human being. Speaking the truth in the West has become difficult, especially after October 7th.

[ujfalusik]

I am Czech, I graduated 20 years ago in international law, politics, diplomacy and modern history and I observe the conflict for all those years and I fully agree with Mr. Varufakis. Politicians in my country and in the EU do not act in my name. It is shame, it is against all principles of humanistic, democratic and free society. I refuse to be part of this. I checked every word of Mr. Varufakis, he is correct and he is a true humanist. One day there will be statues of him in every country. But before that, I am afraid, we will have to undergo tremendous times- our own societies will collapse because they can not sustain in the atmosphere of lies, manipulation, injustice and hypocrisy. People will sooner or later wake up. The young generation will. I am sure.

[lupundra]

Varoufakis nailed it with this question:
'How much Palestinian blood do we need to wash off the guilt of the Holocaust?'
A brutal question about an even more brutal reality !

[maxranger]

Yanis is one of the most consistent and nuanced commentators on this issue, thanks for having him on!

[gchavb]

A lot of respect to Varoufakis, never dissapointing. We need more people like him in the world

[RM-uu]

It is one of the most thoughtful, honest and holistic discussions I have heard regarding the Palestinian-Israeli conflict!

[Thefloristgangpf]

The face and voice of a decent human being. Thank you, for serving humanity ❤

[hmishin]

A rare sure footed, logical, and compassionate humanitarian voice. Respect for this courageous Greek.

[cavanharris]

Funny enough, this man used to be called a fool by the mainstream media. Actually, he is an extremely intelligent human being and honorary member of the human race.

[Justme-ci]

I absolutely respect this man and how he eloquently explained the situation about gaza and Israel

[IloPole-tkge]

As an European and German I completely agree to Mr. Varoufakis. I wish his voice would be heard in the German TV channels as well..

[sourire-]

I feel so good about humanity when I listen to this man.❤

[maryquirke]

Yanis stands tall against injustice. It is hard to find any EU or US leader that comes close to this man and his principles.

[Kievlar]

Wow! I could hear him talk all day. What an illuminating episode. He speaks really well and grounded with the truth. His mind is so beautiful!