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Apr
2024
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EU’s response to the repeated killing of humanitarian aid workers, journalists and civilians by the Israel Defence Forces in the Gaza Strip (debate)
Madam President, Commissioner, six months of war, six months of human disasters, 34,000 dead including 14,500 children, more than 76,000 injured, 129 hostages, famine, lack of care, demolition of homes, schools and hospitals, 1.7 million Palestinians in exodus, 257 aid workers killed, colonisation and violence on the rise in the West Bank, and 105 journalists killed – the deadliest and most dangerous conflict for journalists according to the UN. We must do everything we can to stop these horrors and the regional flare-up that is already threatening. International law, through the UN Security Council resolution of last March, must be applied to finally achieve an immediate and lasting ceasefire, the release of hostages and the delivery of humanitarian aid. Incidentally, I would like to commend the work done by the Colonna report, which acknowledges the irreplaceable and indispensable role of UNRWA for the Palestinian people. The two-state political solution is the only way to a lasting peace that guarantees security and dignity for all. We must have the courage to work for a future where peace and security prevail for both peoples.