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Gulf and EU Explore Ways to Defuse Israel-Palestine War


 

The Israel-Palestine war dominated the 27th GCC-EU strategic dialogue session with both regions calling for an immediate ceasefire between the Palestinians and Israelis. Death toll has risen, with many countries supporting Israel and labeling Palestinians the “villain”. US President Joe Biden called the Hamas attack sheer evil, as the militant group threatened to kill hostages if Israel killed Palestinian civilians. 

Hamas’ unprecedented Operation Al-Aqsa Flood evolved into a full-blown war as Israel forces now dominate, bombarding the Gaza Strip. Israel has deployed troops along the Gaza border and announced a total blockade of the Gaza Strip. 

Address Root Cause of Israel-Palestine Conflict

Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi emphasized the need to address the root causes of violence between the conflicted parties. He told the GCC-EU strategic dialogue session that there will be no peace until the sufferings of the Palestinians is properly resolved, and that too in accordance with international law. 

Josep Borrell, EU High Representative, believes a negotiated two-state solution is the best way to ensure a just and lasting peace, security and prosperity for Israel and Palestine. “The EU reaffirms its commitment to a just and comprehensive resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, based on the two state solution, with the State of Israel and an independent, democratic, contiguous, sovereign, and viable State of Palestine.” 

Israel Actions Against International Law

Borrell pointed out that some of Israel’s actions, such as cutting water, cutting electricity, cutting food to civilian populations is against international law. “There are some actions which are not in accordance with international law.” 

The diplomat also highlighted that stopping EU’s support to the Palestinians would be a big mistake. It should be noted that EU is the biggest donor of humanitarian and development aid to the Palestinian territories.


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