Published December 14,2023
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The EU ought to take motion to cease extremist Israeli settlers from threatening and attacking Palestinians within the West Bank via measures reminiscent of sanctions and journey bans, stated the Irish premier (Taoiseach) on Thursday.
“The EU should consider sanctions and travel bans for extremist Jewish settlers,” Leo Varakdar informed the press earlier than a two-day European Council assembly in Brussels.
“European countries’ position on the (ongoing Israel-Palestine) conflict are evolving,” he added, pointing to how extra European nations supported final week’s UN General Assembly decision for a direct cease-fire in Gaza, which Ireland co-sponsored, thus transferring nearer to the Irish place.
Many younger Europeans and Americans at the moment are sympathizing strongly with the Palestinians and their struggling, and European governments should take this into consideration, he stated.
This can be in regards to the EU’s credibility, he added, saying that the union ought to take an unbiased stance that pays consideration to the sufferings in Gaza whereas condemning Hamas.
“The EU should be behind efforts for a peace process which would include a Palestinian state in line with the two-state solution,” he urged.
Also talking to the press, Belgian Premier Alexander De Croo stated a cease-fire in Gaza is critical for humanitarian help to succeed in the enclave, including that “unnecessary killings” should cease.
Israel has bombarded the Gaza Strip from the air and land, imposed a siege, and mounted a floor offensive within the wake of a cross-border assault by Hamas on Oct. 7.
At least 18,608 Palestinians have been killed and 50,594 injured within the Israeli onslaught since then, in accordance with Gaza’s well being authorities.
The official Israeli demise toll within the Hamas assault stands at 1,200, whereas round 139 hostages stay in captivity, in accordance with official figures.
Source: www.anews.com.tr