EU international coverage chief Josep Borrell has condemned far-right Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir for threatening to chop gasoline and humanitarian help to Palestinians within the Gaza Strip, describing it as an incitement to “war crimes” and warning that sanctions towards Tel Aviv should now be included on the EU agenda.
“While the World pushes for a ceasefire in #Gaza, Min. Ben Gvir calls for cutting fuel & aid to civilians,” Borrell wrote on X late Sunday, criticizing Ben-Gvir’s statements as “an incitement to war crimes,” and stressing that “sanctions must be on our EU agenda.”
“I urge the Israeli government to unequivocally distance itself from these incitements to commit war crimes, and call it to engage in good faith in the negotiations facilitated by the U.S., Qatar and Egypt for an immediate ceasefire,” he added.
Earlier on Sunday, Ben-Gvir referred to as any cease-fire and prisoner swap take care of Hamas a “grave mistake.”
“If we cut off their fuel, within a week they would be on their knees. And if we stop the (aid) trucks, within two weeks they would be on their knees. So why are we going to do a deal, especially such an irresponsible deal?” he mentioned.
For months, Egypt, Qatar, and the US have led oblique negotiations between Israel and Hamas, however no settlement has been reached because of Israel’s refusal to satisfy Hamas’ calls for to finish the conflict, withdraw troops from Gaza, and permit displaced Palestinians to return to northern Gaza.
Israel has continued a devastating army offensive within the Gaza Strip since an Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas assault regardless of a UN Security Council decision demanding a direct cease-fire.
Nearly 39,800 Palestinians have since been killed, largely ladies and youngsters, and over 92,000 injured, in response to native well being authorities.
Israel stands accused of genocide on the International Court of Justice, which ordered it to instantly halt its army operation within the southern metropolis of Rafah, the place greater than 1 million Palestinians had sought refuge from the conflict earlier than it was invaded on May 6.
Source: www.anews.com.tr