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EU toughens language aimed at both sides in Gaza battle
"Some are very sympathetic to Israel, and some are very unsympathetic," said Ian Bond, director of foreign policy at the London-based Centre for European Reform. "That in itself makes it pretty difficult for the EU to be a decisive player," said Mr Bond, who was in Britain's diplomatic service for 28 years.