In a complicated world, one principle should remain clear: you can’t say you’re against terrorism while handing over cash that may well support it.

This brings us to the European Union’s (EU) inexplicable decision on Tuesday to triple its financial aid to Gaza, bumping up its commitment from 25 million euros to a whopping 75 million.

This move comes even though it is obvious that the money would directly indirectly support Hamas, the radical Islamist group governing Gaza and recognized by many worldwide as a terrorist organization.

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the aid aims to help innocent civilians and that the EU supports “Israel’s right to defend itself against the Hamas terrorists.”

That’s all well and good, but let’s face facts. Money is money—it can easily end up in the wrong hands.

Take, for instance, the Palestinian Authority (PA), which also enjoys generous EU backing.

The PA runs a troubling “pay-for-slay” program, financially rewarding terrorists and their families for acts of violence.

According to the Palestinian Media Watch, the PA is set to pay around $2.8 million to the families of dead Hamas terrorists.

This should set off alarm bells. How can the EU claim to be humanitarian when the system it supports rewards terrorism?

Some argue that the EU’s aid is meant only to help people, not fund terror.

But let’s remember, Hamas has a history of turning aid into weapons.

Money meant for clean drinking water was used to make rocket casings. Even first aid kits supplied by the United Nations were reportedly used in attacks against Israel.

Can the EU really guarantee that its increased aid won’t also be misused?

Europe’s track record on its treatment of Jews also casts a shadow over this decision.

While current EU policies may claim to be fair and human-focused, Europe’s historical anti-Semitism—from medieval pogroms to the Holocaust—can’t be ignored.

Does this dark past still influence today’s policy choices?

After all, EU nations like Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal, and Spain pressured Brussels to backtrack on its initial decision to suspend Palestinian aid due to fears of supporting Hamas.

In this tricky situation, one thing is crystal clear: Israel often stands alone.

Friends may come and go, but when it’s a matter of survival, Israel has only itself to rely on.

In the complex web of Middle East politics, Israel must make tough decisions to ensure its safety, even if it means upsetting so-called allies.

In the end, the EU needs to square the circle.

You can’t fund entities linked to terrorism and still claim to be on the side of peace and security.

The EU’s big-money decision here raises questions that demand answers.

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