8
Jul
2025
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Situation in the Middle East (debate)
Madam President, Commissioner, this debate about the situation in the Middle East will likely be taken as yet another opportunity to bash Israel. But the situation is: the Middle East has become a lot safer thanks to Israeli actions in response to the horrific and traumatic day of 7 October. The Middle East is dealing with the dark terror forces of Hamas, Hezbollah, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, the Houthis and so many other terror factions in the region. It was those Iranian proxies that started the war on 7 October – not the only true democracy in the Middle East that upholds our common interests and values. It is the State of Israel that is fighting for its people's survival. Yet, those dark forces, those terror groups (namely the Houthis) still find ways to make the world a more dangerous place. Just yesterday and today, the Houthis attacked commercial ships off the coast of Hodeidah, Yemen. Yesterday they attacked Liberian-registered ship Magic Seas. Fortunately, the crew of 22 people could be saved. And then this morning, another merchant vessel was attacked by reportedly five rockets, sustaining severe damage and losing power. From what we know now, two crew members were injured and two of them are still missing. We hope they found safety and are well. Dear colleagues, this is the situation in the Middle East. The Islamic Republic of Iran fear the Houthis, fear other proxies attacking world trade, world order and thereby seeking to destabilise the world and economy and security. We should support Israel and America in their efforts to putting things in order.