Former Austrian President Heinz Fischer on Wednesday known as on the Austrian authorities to talk out in opposition to Israel’s actions within the Gaza Strip.
“I am outraged to see the way in which Prime Minister (Benjamin) Netanyahu and his so-called war Cabinet of extreme right-wing members of the government, who carry their Zionism before them, are waging war against the people of the Gaza Strip,” Fischer stated in an interview with public broadcaster ORF.
He stated atrocities in Gaza shouldn’t be neglected any greater than these in Ukraine.
“I am very serious about this,” Fischer continued. He added that one should “not remain silent” within the case of acts suspected of conflict crimes. “And that is why I also expect the Austrian government to follow these matters closely and then take a stand.”
Austria is taken into account probably the most pro-Israel international locations within the EU.
Netanyahu’s actions “do not reduce anti-Semitism, but rather increase and strengthen it,” Fischer stated. “A stop must be put to this.”
He added that the Holocaust doesn’t justify “the way people, women and children are being treated now.”
“Israel is not only disregarding human rights, but also international law,” Fischer stated.
Fischer, a member of Austria’s Social Democratic Party, served as president from 2004 to 2016. He was additionally minister of science from 1983 to 1987.
His remarks come amid rising worldwide concern over Israel’s plans to accentuate its army marketing campaign in Gaza and keep its blockade on humanitarian help.
Source: www.anews.com.tr