With 27 member states, a total population of approximately 449 million, and a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of about $19.35 trillion (nominal) and $26.64 trillion (Purchasing Power Parity), the European Union (EU) stands as a formidable force, both economically and demographically. Additionally, it holds the distinction of being the largest contributor to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Such prominence renders the EU a crucial player in international affairs, particularly concerning the Middle East, given its geographical proximity—linked by the Mediterranean Sea—and extensive historical ties spanning ancient, modern and contemporary epochs. Notably, several million Arabs, numbering between 4-5 million, are employed in EU countries or hold citizenship within them. Additionally, trade between the EU and Arab nations constitutes 30% of total Arab trade.[2] This underscores the EU’s significant role in shaping Middle Eastern conflicts, with Operation al-Aqsa flood being the most recent iteration.