27
Feb
2024
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War in the Gaza Strip and the need to reach a ceasefire, including recent developments in the region (debate)
Madam President, over 30 000 lives have been lost over the last 143 days. The citizens of our European Union have spoken continuously, sharing their activism on the streets, speaking out on their social media platforms and leading. And they have been looking for you and I, their political leaders, particularly in the Commission and Council, in the European Union, to lead them. And what are we doing? The consistent and brutal violation of fundamental rights needs to end, and it’s obvious to us all that the violence will not end without USA, EU and UK intervention. In the name of the Palestinian women and children killed, we demand a permanent ceasefire in the name of the Palestinian women and children killed, we demand immediate humanitarian assistance, in particular food and medical supplies. In the name of the Palestinian women and children, I re-echo the Irish Government’s call to immediately review – may I add, end – the EU-Israel Association Agreement? We are witnessing a genocide. We must lead with our hearts, our humanity... (The President cut off the speaker)