Declaration by EU countries on the war between Israel and Hamas
The Council of the EU made a statement on the tension between Israel and Hamas. In the written statement it was reported that the leaders of the EU countries signed a joint statement on the situation in the Middle East.
In the statement, it was stated that the EU condemned the “terrorist attacks” against Israel and said: “We strongly emphasize Israel’s right to defend itself against such violent and indiscriminate attacks in accordance with humanitarian law and international law.” “We reiterate the importance of ensuring that all civilians are protected at all times in accordance with international humanitarian law.” It was said.
The statement noted that the EU called on Hamas to “immediately release all captives without preconditions” and added: “We emphasize once again the importance of providing urgent humanitarian aid. “We are ready to continue providing support to the civilians most in need. in Gaza, in coordination with our partners, and to ensure that this aid is not misused by terrorist organizations.” Expressions were used.
“Preventing regional tension is very important.” In the declaration, the need for permanent and sustainable peace based on the two-state solution was emphasized through renewed efforts in the Middle East peace process.
The statement underlined “the need to communicate widely with legitimate Palestinian authorities as well as regional and international partners.”
EU leaders will meet via videoconference in an extraordinary meeting on October 17 with the agenda of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
ISRAEL-HAMAS CONFLICT
Hamas’s armed wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, launched a comprehensive attack against Israel on the morning of October 7, dubbed the “Aqsa Flood.”
As thousands of rockets were fired from Gaza into Israel, Palestinian armed groups attacked and seized the Beit Hanun-Erez border gate on the Gaza-Israel border.
Armed groups then entered settlements inside Israel from here and the Israeli army launched an attack on the Gaza Strip with dozens of fighter jets.
It was reported that 1,300 Israelis were killed and 3,436 Israelis were injured in the attacks carried out from Gaza.
The Palestinian Health Ministry announced that 2,670 people were killed and 9,600 injured in Gaza in Israel’s attacks.
It was claimed that 56 Palestinians were killed and approximately 619 people were injured in attacks by Israeli forces and Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank.
In Israel’s attacks, nine journalists in Gaza and 1 journalist in Lebanon lost their lives. (AA)