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In reply to the discussion: Hamas's Civilian Death Strategy [View all]shira
(30,109 posts)64. EU condemns Hamas use of human shields
Israel received a strong back-wind from an unlikely source on Tuesday, when the EU issued a statement strongly denouncing Hamas and condemning their use of civilians as human shields.
The EU's foreign ministers, following a monthly meeting in Brussels, issued a statement on the Middle East condemning the indiscriminate firing of rockets into Israel by Hamas and militant groups in the Gaza Strip, directly harming civilians. These are criminal and unjustifiable. The statement also called on Hamas to immediately put an end to its rocket attacks, and to renounce violence. All terrorist groups in Gaza must disarm. The EU strongly condemns calls on the civilian population of Gaza to provide themselves as human shields. Regarding civilian losses inside Gaza Strip, the statement condemns the loss of hundreds of civilian lives, among them many women and children.
While recognizing Israel's legitimate right to defend itself against any attacks, the EU underlines that the Israeli military operation must be proportionate and in line with international humanitarian law, the statement read. The statement said the EU was particularly appalled by the human cost of the operation in Shejaia, and is deeply concerned at the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation. The foreign ministers called on all sides to immediately implement a cease fire.
One senior diplomatic official said that Israel was pleased with the statement, even though after dealing with the Gaza situation it went on to repeat the EU's well-known position regarding a two state solution, settlements and negotiations.
http://www.jpost.com/Operation-Protective-Edge/EU-calls-on-Hamas-to-disarm-condemns-use-of-civilians-as-shields-368509
The EU's foreign ministers, following a monthly meeting in Brussels, issued a statement on the Middle East condemning the indiscriminate firing of rockets into Israel by Hamas and militant groups in the Gaza Strip, directly harming civilians. These are criminal and unjustifiable. The statement also called on Hamas to immediately put an end to its rocket attacks, and to renounce violence. All terrorist groups in Gaza must disarm. The EU strongly condemns calls on the civilian population of Gaza to provide themselves as human shields. Regarding civilian losses inside Gaza Strip, the statement condemns the loss of hundreds of civilian lives, among them many women and children.
While recognizing Israel's legitimate right to defend itself against any attacks, the EU underlines that the Israeli military operation must be proportionate and in line with international humanitarian law, the statement read. The statement said the EU was particularly appalled by the human cost of the operation in Shejaia, and is deeply concerned at the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation. The foreign ministers called on all sides to immediately implement a cease fire.
One senior diplomatic official said that Israel was pleased with the statement, even though after dealing with the Gaza situation it went on to repeat the EU's well-known position regarding a two state solution, settlements and negotiations.
http://www.jpost.com/Operation-Protective-Edge/EU-calls-on-Hamas-to-disarm-condemns-use-of-civilians-as-shields-368509
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Theer you go again, shira. You're up to the same old game of planned disinformation.
R. Daneel Olivaw
Jul 2014
#40
i think the ones putting the kids in harms way and then inviting attack are the guilty ones
samsingh
Jul 2014
#27
So Israel is inviting Palestinian refugees into Israel have I got that right? how many
azurnoir
Jul 2014
#8
Sounds To Me That Innocent People Are Trying To Protect Their Homes Any Way They Can
wellst0nev0ter
Jul 2014
#66
"and allow them to set up shop in your living room as their base of operations."
Fozzledick
Jul 2014
#38
Too bad they can't learn much about proficiency in urban warfare from the IDF...
shaayecanaan
Jul 2014
#42
(Video) Hamas using Palestinians as human shields: We desire Death as you desire Life
shira
Jul 2014
#50
Israel is still doing its best to distinguish b/w civilians and combatants. That's a fact....
shira
Jul 2014
#57