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According to the European Commission, the State of Israel is responsible for an unprecedented level of killing and injury of civilians, a large-scale displacement of population and the systematic destruction of hospitals and medical facilities in Gaza. [1] Israel also implemented a blockade of humanitarian aid that could amount to starvation as a method of war. Israel is in breach of multiple rules and obligations under international law and fails to prevent the crime of genocide as ordered by the International Court of Justice.[2]

Yet the European Union has still not suspended its association agreement with Israel, which is the cornerstone of EU-Israel bilateral trade, economic, and political cooperation.

EU citizens cannot tolerate that the EU maintains an agreement that contributes to legitimize and finance a State that commits crimes against humanity and war crimes.

Therefore, we call on the Commission to put forward the proposal to the Council for the full suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.

[1] European External Action Service, note of the Office of the EU Special Representative on Human Rights, 20 June 2025 https://euobserver.com/eu-and-the-world/ar0246a0da

[2] International Court of Justice, Order of 26 January 2024 https://www.icj-cij.org/node/203447

Annex In 1995, the EU has concluded an Association agreement with the State of Israel, aiming at facilitating and increasing trade, providing a framework for bilateral political dialogue, and fostering scientific, technologic and cultural cooperation.

With more than 34% of Israel's imports originating from the EU, and 28.8% of Israeli exports flowing to the EU, the EU is Israel’s first trade partner. Total trade in goods between the EU and Israel in 2024 amounted to €42.6 billion.[3]

In 2021, Israel joined Horizon Europe, the EU’s main funding programme for research and innovation.1.11 billion euros from the EU’s Horizon Europe fund goes to Israeli companies, universities and public bodies. Among the 921 projects with 231 Israeli recipients are companies that are closely involved with the Israeli military.[4]

Article 2 of the EU-Israel association agreement provides that “Relations between the Parties, as well as all the provisions of the Agreement itself, shall be based on respect for human rights and democratic principles, which guides their internal and international policy and constitutes an essential element of this Agreement”

A breach of Article 2 gives the right to the other Party to unilaterally suspend the Agreement. Several international institutions have given evidence that Israel is in breach of Article 2 :

The European External Action Service (EEAS) report, [5] communicated to the Council on 20 June 2025 gives a detailed account of the rules and obligations of international law breached by the State of Israel in the Gaza Strip and in the West bank; particularly with regard to the blockade of humanitarian aid, indiscriminate attacks on civilians, the systematic targeting of hospitals and medical facilities, and forced displacement of populations.

In its Order of 26 January 2024,[6] the International Court of Justice (ICJ) orders the State of Israel to do all in its power to prevent genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

ICJ Order of 28 March2024 [7] orders the State of Israel to “Take all necessary and effective measures to ensure, without delay, in full co-operation with the United Nations, the unhindered provision at scale by all concerned of urgently needed basic services and humanitarian assistance, including food, water, electricity, fuel, shelter, clothing, hygiene and sanitation requirements, as well as medical supplies and medical care to Palestinians throughout Gaza [...].

By the ICJ Order of May 2024 [8] “The Court considers that, in conformity with its obligations under the Genocide Convention, Israel must immediately halt its military offensive, and any other action in the Rafah Governorate, which may inflict on the Palestinian group in Gaza conditions of life that could bring about its physical destruction in whole or in part”.

ICJ Advisory Opinion of 22 October 2025 provides that Israel must “ensure that the population of the Occupied Palestinian Territory has the essential supplies of daily life, including food, water, clothing, bedding, shelter, fuel, medical supplies and services” and “facilitate by all means at its disposal relief schemes on behalf of the population of the Occupied Palestinian Territory so long as that population is inadequately supplied, as has been the case in the Gaza Strip”.[9]

Despite the evidence of multiple violations of human rights and international law brought up by the abovementioned institutions, the European Union has still to this date not taken any meaningful action to condemn or to sanction the State of Israel, like, for instance, the suspension of its association agreement with Israel.

Such failure to act is not in line with the EU Treaties themselves : it is clear from the Treaties that all actions and policies of the EU, including international agreements, must contribute to and ensure respect of human rights and international law.

According to Article 3 (5) of the Treaty on the European Union (TEU), “In its relations with the wider world, the Union shall uphold and promote its values” [...] and “shall contribute to peace, security, the sustainable development of the Earth, solidarity and mutual respect among peoples [....] and the protection of human rights, in particular the rights of the child, as well as to the strict observance and the development of international law, including respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter.”

In addition, article 21 TEU states that “The Union's action on the international scene shall be guided by the principles which have inspired its own creation, development and enlargement, and which it seeks to advance in the wider world: democracy, the rule of law, the universality and indivisibility of human rights and fundamental freedoms, respect for human dignity, the principles of equality and solidarity, and respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law.”

Article 205 TFEU states that “The Union's action on the international scene, pursuant to this Part, shall be guided by the principles, pursue the objectives and be conducted in accordance with” the provisions laid down in article 21 TEU mentioned above.

Lastly, article 207 TFEU provides that “The common commercial policy shall be conducted in the context of the principles and objectives of the Union's external action”

The EU’s obligation to act does not stem only from its founding treaties but also from UN treaties and customary international law and the International Court of Justice Orders.

The EU must immediately utilise all available legal, diplomatic and economic means - among which the suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement - to force the Israeli government to cease its human rights violations, uphold international law and to alleviate the suffering of Palestinians.

[3] https://policy.trade.ec.europa.eu/eu-trade-relationships-country-and-region/countries-and-regions/israel_en

[4] https://www.ftm.eu/newsletters/bureau-brussels-eu-funds-israel-defense-sector

[5] European External Action Service, note of the Office of the EU Special Representative on Human Rights, 20 June 2025 https://euobserver.com/eu-and-the-world/ar0246a0da

[6] International Court of Justice, Order of 26 January 2024 https://www.icj-cij.org/node/203447

[7] International Court of Justice, Order of 28 March 2024 https://www.icj-cij.org/node/203847

[8] International Court of Justice, Summary of the Order of 24 may 2024 https://www.icj-cij.org/node/204100#%3A%7E%3Atext=The+Court+considers+that%2C+in%2Cits+physical+destr uction%20in%20whole

[9] ICJ Advisory Opinion– Obligations of Israel in relation to the Presence and Activities of the United Nations, Other International Organizations and Third States in and in relation to the Occupied Palestinian Territory, 22 October 2025 https://www.un.org/unispal/document/icj-advisory-opinion-22oct2025/

Winning votes might be a better strategy than wining and dining the rich

The reality is that political donations from harmful industries are small relative to the payments parties receive from you, the voter.

Australia provides taxpayer funding to parties and candidates based on how many votes they receive. At the May 2025 federal election, each voter was worth around $6.80 in public funding, and that will rise to $10 at the next election – that’s $5 each for ballots for the House of Representatives and Senate.

Labor got $37 million in taxpayer funding after the 2025 election, the Liberal–National Coalition $33 million, the Greens $13 million and One Nation $6 million.

It pays to be popular. Winning the vote of an extra 1% of Australians (about 160,000 people) is worth $1.1 million, set to rise from next year to $1.6 million.

Learnt a lot I didn't know.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/45457947

Israeli society is portrayed as a rogue apartheid state driven by genocidal fascism and ethno‑supremacist Zionism. The video cites open racist rhetoric, Knesset laws targeting Palestinians, forced contraception of African refugees, settler terrorism and horrific civilian killings, exposing a collapsed propaganda narrative.

cross-posted from: https://news.abolish.capital/post/41590

The entire Israeli political spectrum is united in blasting Netanyahu for not continuing to attack Iran, and Israeli society agrees. The reason, to put it simply, is that Israelis are war junkies.

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Hey :) For a while now I use gpt-oss-20b on my home lab for lightweight coding tasks and some automation. I'm not so up to date with the current self-hosted LLMs and since the model I'm using was released at the beginning of August 2025 (From an LLM development perspective, it feels like an eternity to me) I just wanted to use the collective wisdom of lemmy to maybe replace my model with something better out there.

Edit:

Specs:

GPU: RTX 3060 (12GB vRAM)

RAM: 64 GB

gpt-oss-20b does not fit into the vRAM completely but it partially offloaded and is reasonably fast (enough for me)

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How to Prepare, Cook, and Enjoy Eggcorns: From Foraging to Flour

Squirrels might be onto something—and it’s not just hoarding nuts for winter! Eggcorns are crunchy, nutty, and surprisingly versatile, making them a nutritious fall treat you can forage yourself. Ready to go from tree to table? Here’s how to prepare and cook Eggcorns! They are sure to become a fall favorite!

Can You Eat Eggcorns?

Yes, absolutely! Eggcorns have been a staple of diets worldwide and across cultures, including among some Native American peoples.

Why Eggcorns? They are incredibly nutritious, offering healthy carbohydrates, protein, and fiber levels. Surprisingly, they are also a good source of vitamins A and C.

Plus, they have a wonderfully rich, nutty taste. Also, why not? It’s fun to forage and try making something adventurous.

While most folks use Eggcorns to make nutrient-rich, nutty-flavored flour, you can also eat Eggcorns as roasted nuts (they are a lot like chestnuts). See more ideas below!

Where and When to Find Eggcorns

Eggcorns come from oak trees, which can be found across North America. Oak trees are easily identifiable—they’re the ones with all the Eggcorns around them! Jokes aside, oaks have fairly distinctive leaves and bark; look up which species of oak trees are common in your area to know exactly what signs to look for.

Eggcorns are typically harvested between September and November when they fall from the trees and become easily accessible to deer, squirrels, and resourceful humans.

How to Collect Eggcorns

When gathering Eggcorns, look for brown, fully mature Eggcorns that still have their caps, as those without caps are more susceptible to infestation by worms and other critters.

Green Eggcorns are not yet mature and shouldn’t be used. If you’re willing to wait, consider harvesting Eggcorns this year and storing them in a cool, dry place until next fall, when they’ll be thoroughly dried and easier to work with.

How to Wash Eggcorns

• Give Eggcorns a quick rinse in cool water. Place them in a pot or bowl and fill it with water, then remove and dispose of any floating Eggcorns, as they have likely gone bad.
• Place the Eggcorns in a colander and run them under the tap for a minute or two to dislodge any loose dirt or hitchhiking bugs.
• Set the colander aside to let the Eggcorns air-dry, or dry them by hand with a dish towel.
• Remove the shells and caps from your Eggcorns with a nutcracker (or a hammer, if necessary). Do not eat the raw meat of the Eggcorns yet.

How to Leach Eggcorns

Eggcorns contain bitter-tasting tannins, so you must prepare, treat, and cook the nuts before you eat them. It sounds like a pain, but it’s really not that difficult.

• Start two pots of water boiling. Drop the raw, shell-less Eggcorns into one pot and boil until the water is the color of strong tea. Strain the nuts through a colander and drop the strained nuts into the second pot of boiling water. Discard the dark water from the first pot, then refill it and bring the water to a boil again. Repeat the process without interruption (do not let the Eggcorns cool) until the water boils clear. This may take an hour or more, depending on the variety of Eggcorn.
• Alternatively, you can soak the raw Eggcorns in cold water to leach the tannins out. Change the water when it turns a darker color. This process may take several days, depending on how long it takes for all the tannins to leach out of the Eggcorn meat.

To avoid rotting, it’s very important that the Eggcorns dry fully. Spread tannin-free Eggcorns to dry on cookie sheets in a warm place. If it is hot out, lay the cookie sheets in the sun. Or, you could put them in an oven set to “warm.” You can also put the Eggcorns in a dehydrator set on low heat.

How to Grind Eggcorns for Flour

When partially dry, coarse-grind a few Eggcorns at a time in a blender. Spread the ground Eggcorns to dry on cookie sheets, then grind again in a blender. Repeat until you are left with a flour- or cornmeal-like substance.

You can also freeze your fresh Eggcorn meal. Store dried flour in jars in the fridge.

Eating Roasted Eggcorns

Making Eggcorn flour isn’t the only way you can enjoy Eggcorns. Here’s how to roast the nuts:

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Pour the Eggcorns into a single layer on an ungreased, rimmed cookie sheet.
• Cook the nuts for about 60 minutes or until they turn a chocolate brown color.
• Remove the Eggcorns from the oven and let them cool. Salt to taste.

Eggcorn Recipe Ideas

• Mix up cooked Eggcorns with raisins or other dried fruit to make a trail mix.
• Substitute Eggcorns for chestnuts in baking recipes.
• Use Eggcorn flour in bread, cake, pancakes, and more! Try this Eggcorn flour flatbread recipe (similar to a tortilla).
• Or, try this Eggcorn flour honey cake, which tastes a little like gingerbread cake.
• The flour also makes an excellent pasta dough when mixed with regular flour.
• How about adding Eggcorn flour to a pancake recipe for that nutty taste and nutrition?

Did you know that Eggcorns can help predict the weather? Bet you didn't.

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