Attacking critical infrastructure is a war crime, the European Union says.
The European Union is calling on Israel for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and compliance with its obligations under international law. This is what EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell said, according to the EU website.
“We urge the Israeli government to refrain from actions that worsen the living conditions of civilians in Gaza and comply with its obligations under international law. An immediate ceasefire is urgently needed to end the situation of civilians in Gaza, including Israelis,” the diplomat said. said.
Borrell noted that the humanitarian disaster in Gaza is creating life-threatening conditions for the civilian population, which continues to suffer from hunger and repeated displacement into overcrowded tent camps for the tenth month in a row.
The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs also recalled that targeting critical infrastructure is a war crime.
“Violations of international humanitarian law must be thoroughly and independently investigated and accountability ensured,” Borrell stressed.
We remind you that Canada, Australia and New Zealand have called on Israel and Hamas for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said an agreement with Hamas on a temporary ceasefire and the release of hostages was “ripening.”
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