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Debate: Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need for the release of hostages and for an immediate humanitarian truce leading to a ceasefire and the prospects for peace and security in the Middle East
Date: WEDNESDAY, 22 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: Teuvo Hakkarainen
Political group: ECR
Country: Austria
Language: FI

Arvoisa puhemies, entäpä jos sinun kotiisi ammuttaisiin päivittäin raketteja vuosi vuoden jälkeen, ryhtyisitkö vastatoimiin? Varmasti ryhtyisit tai sitten luovuttaisit kotisi viholliselle. Juutalaisten mereen heittäminen on jokapäiväistä puhetta. Voiko siltä pohjalta edes neuvotella? Hamasin peruskirjassa lukee, että jokainen juutalainen pitää poistaa maan päältä. Tältä pohjalta on turha odottaa rauhaa näiden ihmisten kanssa.  Gazan väestö on yksiselitteisesti joutunut Hamas-terroristien uhriksi. Ja nyt Euroopan unioni ja Suomi on rahoittanut Gazassa olevia niin sanottuja pakolaisia, mutta rahat ovat menneet Hamas-terroristeille, jotka ovat rakentaneet niillä luolastoja sairaaloiden ja siviilien...
Debate: Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need for the release of hostages and for an immediate humanitarian truce leading to a ceasefire and the prospects for peace and security in the Middle East
Date: WEDNESDAY, 22 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: David Lega
Political group: PPE
Country: Germany
Language: EN

Mr President, commissioners, I want to talk about hostages. I want to talk about the over 200 Israeli women, children and men whom Hamas kidnapped on 7 October. And I want to talk about the Palestinians in Gaza whom Hamas has taken hostage too. And while I welcome the positive news about a possible deal, it is still vital to stress that Hamas must release all hostages –  The vicious terror organisation Hamas, set on annihilating the State of Israel, has butchered Israelis, raped women in front of their children, burned humans alive. But Hamas is also tormenting Palestinians in Gaza, blocking their escape, using them as human shields, refusing basic rights, torturing people for being gay, silencing women. Hamas leaves no hope for the future of Gaza and for the people of Gaza that they claim to represent. Hamas must be defeated: from the river to the sea, all hostages must be free.
Debate: Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need for the release of hostages and for an immediate humanitarian truce leading to a ceasefire and the prospects for peace and security in the Middle East
Date: WEDNESDAY, 22 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: Udo Bullmann
Political group: S-D
Country: Romania
Language: DE

Herr Präsident, werte Kolleginnen und Kollegen! Wenn es dazu kommt, dass Geiseln freikommen, wenn es dazu kommt, dass Feuerpausen eingehalten werden, dann sind das wichtige und richtige Schritte – aber es ist nicht genug. Die Menschen in den Todeszonen Israels, die Menschen in den Todeszonen Gazas brauchen mehr. Und ja, Herr Borrell hat Recht: Wir müssen in Richtung Frieden blicken. Aber was heißt das? Das heißt für die Europäische Union, dass wir auch die Kraft und die Courage aufbringen müssen, den Weg dafür zu ebnen. Die Menschen in Israel müssen in Frieden und in Sicherheit leben können. Wo sind die Vertreter der arabischen Nachbarstaaten, die ihre Stimme erheben und das mit garantieren? Ja – wo sind die Freunde Israels, die klar und unmissverständlich deutlich machen, dass keine weiteren unschuldigen Menschen sterben dürfen und dass die Gewalt der Siedler gestoppt gehört? Herr Kommissar, Herr Hoher Beauftragter, lassen Sie uns Teil der Antwort werden! Lassen Sie uns Teil der Lösung sein, die die Todesspirale ein für alle Mal stoppt!
Debate: Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need for the release of hostages and for an immediate humanitarian truce leading to a ceasefire and the prospects for peace and security in the Middle East
Date: WEDNESDAY, 22 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: Lukas Mandl
Political group: PPE
Country: Portugal
Language: DE

Herr Präsident, Herr Kommissar und Außenbeauftragter! Ja, die Waffen müssen schweigen, und zwar die Waffen aller vom Iran organisierten und finanzierten Terrorgruppen: der Hisbollah, der Hamas, der Islamischen Revolutionsgarden und aller islamistischen Terrorgruppen in aller Welt – auch in Europa, in der EU, in unseren Hauptstädten. Wenn diese Waffen schweigen, dann gibt es keinen islamistischen Terrorismus mehr. Und ja, die Geiseln müssen befreit werden, und in diesen Stunden gibt es offenbar die Gelegenheit dazu. Aber nicht hier aus dem Europäischen Parlament, aus gemütlichen Sesseln, können wir entscheiden, wann die richtige Zeit ist für eine Pause zur Geiselbefreiung, sondern nur die Profis der israelischen Armee können das entscheiden. Die israelische Regierung entscheidet das als unsere Partnerregierung politisch, und offenbar gelingt das. Aber einige werden nie heimkehren: Das sind die über 1000 durch diesen islamistischen Angriff ermordeten Kinder, Frauen und Männer. Ich bin einer, der immer Islam und Islamismus unterscheidet. Deshalb fordere ich Muslime auf, sich zu distanzieren von dem Antisemitismus, der in ganz Europa jetzt wieder Platz greift; er gehört mit aller Härte des Gesetzes bekämpft, genauso wie rechtsstaatliche Verfahren die Terroristen, die für den 7. Oktober verantwortlich sind, zur Verantwortung ziehen werden.
Debate: Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need for the release of hostages and for an immediate humanitarian truce leading to a ceasefire and the prospects for peace and security in the Middle East
Date: WEDNESDAY, 22 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: Isabel Santos
Political group: S-D
Country: Hungary
Language: PT

Senhor Presidente, Senhor Alto-Comissário, Senhor Comissário, antes de mais uma palavra de reconhecimento pela clarividência, pela firmeza e pela determinação em momentos em que a cacofonia reinante nos ameaçou retirar de um papel ativo no Médio Oriente. Ontem, como milhares de cidadãos, recebi no meu e-mail pessoal um pedido de ajuda de uma organização não governamental, que a dada altura dizia: «As nossas equipas que ainda trabalham em Gaza estão exaustas e aterrorizadas. Temos crianças a ser operadas no chão do hospital e a serem amputadas sem anestesia». Diante disto, pouco mais é necessário dizer. O direito da defesa de Israel em relação aos ataques do Hamas só é legítimo se pautado pelo mais estrito respeito pelo direito humanitário internacional. Acabou o tempo das meias-palavras. A trégua e a libertação de reféns, hoje anunciada, é motivo de esperança mas não chega. A União Europeia tem que ser clara na exigência de um cessar-fogo definitivo, da libertação dos reféns, mas também do fim da violência na Cisjordânia. Temos que nos pautar pela luta pela defesa da solução de dois Estados, única que garante a paz.
Debate: Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need for the release of hostages and for an immediate humanitarian truce leading to a ceasefire and the prospects for peace and security in the Middle East
Date: WEDNESDAY, 22 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: Alexander Alexandrov Yordanov
Political group: PPE
Country: Bulgaria
Language: BG

Г-н Председател, г-н Борел, нека да поздравим Израел за усилията, които полага за освобождаване на заложниците. Но нека да е ясно, че докато съществува Хамас, хуманитарната катастрофа ще продължи и няма да има мир. Решението е само едно – унищожаване на Хамас, на Хизбула и на всички останали терористични организации в региона.  Що се отнася до мирното население в Газа, то явно не е толкова мирно, след като мъже от него стават терористи. Това население видимо подкрепя Хамас. Необходими са нови санкции срещу държавите, които подкрепят тероризма в региона. На първо място Иран, но да не забравяме и за Русия. Мир и палестинска държава трябва да има, когато няма да има палестински тероризъм. Свободна Палестина означава свободна от Хамас.
Debate: Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need for the release of hostages and for an immediate humanitarian truce leading to a ceasefire and the prospects for peace and security in the Middle East
Date: WEDNESDAY, 22 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: Brando Benifei
Political group: S-D
Country: Italy
Language: IT

Signor Presidente, signor Alto rappresentante, onorevoli colleghi, sono ore decisive: i negoziati in corso sembrano portare a una possibile tregua, a un rilascio degli ostaggi. Ci auguriamo che possa accadere quanto prima.  Questo lieve ottimismo, però, lascia subito spazio alla constatazione di una drammatica situazione sul campo: a più di un mese dal criminale attacco di Hamas, i morti continuano ad aumentare a Gaza; mancano beni di prima necessità: acqua, cibo, medicinali, combustibile. Questo scenario drammatico lo ha potuto vedere proprio lei, Alto rappresentante, e ha tracciato, io credo, correttamente la strada da seguire: sì a un'immediata cessazione delle ostilità per garantire il passaggio degli aiuti umanitari verso Gaza; no alla sua rioccupazione da parte di Israele e no all'espulsione forzata dei palestinesi.  Voglio ripeterlo come l'ho già detto in quest'Aula: Israele ha il diritto di difendersi ma non alla vendetta e i civili vanno protetti. L'Europa sta dimostrando nei fatti che può, se vuole, parlare con una voce propria e svolgere una funzione diplomatica importante.  Continuiamo a farlo. Facciamolo veramente. Non c'è più tempo: fermiamo questa guerra.
Debate: Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need for the release of hostages and for an immediate humanitarian truce leading to a ceasefire and the prospects for peace and security in the Middle East
Date: WEDNESDAY, 22 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: Loucas Fourlas
Political group: PPE
Country: Italy
Language: EL

Κύριε Πρόεδρε, κύριε Επίτροπε Borrell, οι εξελίξεις στην περιοχή της Γάζας, η προσωρινή κατάπαυση του πυρός που ανακοινώθηκε πριν από μερικές ώρες, η οποία περιλαμβάνει και επιστροφή αιχμαλώτων, ανοίγει ένα μικρό παράθυρο ελπίδας. Από την πρώτη στιγμή καταδικάσαμε την τρομοκρατική επίθεση της Χαμάς, που άνοιξε τον ασκό του Αιόλου. Υπερασπιστήκαμε το δικαίωμα του Ισραήλ στην αυτοάμυνα, ενώ την ίδια ώρα δηλώσαμε ότι οι άμαχοι και ο απλός παλαιστινιακός λαός δεν πρέπει να πληρώνουν για τα εγκλήματα της Χαμάς.  Αγαπητοί συνάδελφοι, επιβάλλεται να βρεθεί λύση στο τεράστιο ανθρωπιστικό ζήτημα. Θέλω στο σημείο αυτό, κύριε Borrell, να θυμίσω την πρωτοβουλία της Κύπρου για δημιουργία ανθρωπιστικού διαδρόμου από τη χώρα μου προς την εμπόλεμη περιοχή. Η Κύπρος είναι το εγγύτερο γεωγραφικό ευρωπαϊκό έδαφος στο πεδίο των συγκρούσεων και δηλώνει παρούσα με έμπρακτο τρόπο στην προσπάθεια για επίλυση του ανθρωπιστικού θέματος. Χαίρομαι, κύριε Borrell, που στηρίζετε αυτήν την πρωτοβουλία. Μια πρωτοβουλία η οποία ουσιαστικά δεν είναι μόνο κυπριακή, αλλά είναι και ευρωπαϊκή.
Debate: Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need for the release of hostages and for an immediate humanitarian truce leading to a ceasefire and the prospects for peace and security in the Middle East
Date: WEDNESDAY, 22 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: Othmar Karas
Country: Germany
Language: DE

Meine Damen und Herren, ich habe jetzt folgendes Problem: Wir haben in wenigen Minuten unseren Gastredner am heutigen Tag, den Premierminister von Bulgarien, hier im Raum. Ich habe aber sehr viele „Catch the eye“-Wortmeldungen – die kann ich nicht alle nehmen. Ich bin verpflichtet, fünf zu nehmen, und hier muss ich nach der  Und zweitens ersuche ich den Rat und die Kommission, sich an die Redezeit zu halten.
Debate: Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need for the release of hostages and for an immediate humanitarian truce leading to a ceasefire and the prospects for peace and security in the Middle East
Date: WEDNESDAY, 22 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: Janina Ochojska
Political group: PPE
Country: France
Language: PL

Panie Przewodniczący! Uważam, że powinniśmy dążyć do równowagi w mówieniu o konflikcie izraelsko-palestyńskim, apelować o uwolnienie wszystkich zakładników, żądać zawieszenia broni, skrytykować Izrael za odwet na Palestyńczykach, ale zdecydowanie potępić Hamas i inne organizacje terrorystyczne. Tę przemoc należy jak najszybciej zakończyć.  Trudno mi zapomnieć palestyńską dziewczynkę, która utraciła obie rączki i miała zranioną twarz, czy ciałek wcześniaków zmarłych z powodu braku prądu. Nie zapomnę również widoku ciał Żydów pomordowanych przez Hamas.  Wizja stabilnego pokoju musi zacząć się od wybaczenia i od dialogu.
Debate: Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need for the release of hostages and for an immediate humanitarian truce leading to a ceasefire and the prospects for peace and security in the Middle East
Date: WEDNESDAY, 22 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: Domènec Ruiz Devesa
Political group: S-D
Country: Malta
Language: ES

Señor presidente Othmar Karas, alto representante y vicepresidente Josep Borrell y comisario Janez Lenarčič, yo creo que hay que felicitar al alto representante por esta gira que ha hecho por los países de Oriente Medio, que creo que ha sido muy útil para dejar clara la posición europea.  Creo que es positivo que se deje claro también por parte de la Unión Europea que estamos en contra de que Hamás controle la Franja de Gaza. Y se debe hablar del futuro de la Franja de Gaza, yo creo que ese debate también hay que ponerlo encima de la mesa: la idea que ha señalado Josep Borrell de que la Autoridad Palestina se haga cargo de la Franja con el apoyo de la Liga Árabe, de las Naciones Unidas, y de que, como también ha dicho, se relance el proceso de paz y la solución de dos Estados.  Y animo asimismo a que la Unión Europea valore la posibilidad de trabajar para plantear también una propuesta de paz europea, como en otros momentos han hecho los Estados Unidos. Creo que eso podría también dar un valor agregado al proceso de paz por parte de la Unión Europea.
Debate: Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need for the release of hostages and for an immediate humanitarian truce leading to a ceasefire and the prospects for peace and security in the Middle East
Date: WEDNESDAY, 22 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: Abir Al-Sahlani
Political group: Renew
Country: Sweden
Language: EN

Mr President, allow me to start by apologising to the children of Gaza on our disappointing positions so far. We have let them down. We have let their lives be taken away from them and not defended their equal right to life.  And let me thank also Mr Borrell for finally raising his voice in a just way, standing up for all humans’ human rights, because something that has been very clear and strongly shown is that we have applied double standards when it comes to implementing human rights for all. The people of Gaza, the Palestinians have been treated with double standards, and that is just a fact.  Yesterday I listened to the Israeli former Ambassador, Élie Barnavi, and he said that we have to show courage. That means that we have to now start to force both sides into the peace negotiations. We have to have a Marshall Plan for Gaza, and we have to recognise the state of Palestine and bring on the...
Debate: Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need for the release of hostages and for an immediate humanitarian truce leading to a ceasefire and the prospects for peace and security in the Middle East
Date: WEDNESDAY, 22 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: Margrete Auken
Political group: Verts/ALE
Country: Denmark
Language: DA

Hr. formand! Og tak til Borrell for en fin tale. Der er et punkt, der slet ikke har været talt om i dag, og det er truslen, der sker nu i Libanon. I går blev ni dræbt, heraf to journalister og en gammel kvinde. 45-46 000 er internt fordrevet. 45 000 oliventræer er blevet ødelagt, hugget ned, spredt med "white fosfor". Og lad mig citere, hvad den israelske forsvarsminister – Defence minister Galant – har sagt. De flyver overalt i arabiske medier nu. "What we are during in Gaza, we can do in Beirut."  Jeg synes, vi skal være meget mere opmærksom på den alvorlige trussel, der er ved at ramme os alle sammen, fordi vi ikke ser de ting, der sker i øjeblikket. Også i Beirut og i Libanon er der jo stærke erindringer om, hvad det er, de har været ude for. Så vi kan ikke garantere, at de bare sidder med foldede hænder og håber, at det går godt. Hvis ikke vi er meget, meget mere tough. Jeg ved, at Borrell ved det, men jeg tror, at alle skal vide det her.
Debate: Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need for the release of hostages and for an immediate humanitarian truce leading to a ceasefire and the prospects for peace and security in the Middle East
Date: WEDNESDAY, 22 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: Ladislav Ilčić
Political group: ECR
Country: France
Language: HR

Poštovani predsjedavajući, poštovane kolege, kažete da Izrael ubija civile i to koristite kao argument da osudite Izrael.  Jasno je, dakle, da svaka vijest o nekom ubijenom civilu šteti Izraelu, a koristi Hamasu. I iz toga je jasno zašto Hamas ne pušta civile da odu, nego ih koristi kao živi štit. Tražite primirje. U tom primirju, naravno, Hamas neće sjediti prekriženih ruku, nego će se pregrupirati i dobaviti dodatno oružje. Zašto ne tražite potpuno razoružanje Hamasa? Zašto ne tražite poštene izbore u Gazi?  Dakle, svi vi koji danas osuđujete Izrael ustvari štitite Hamas i štitite radikalni islamistički terorizam i vodite taj terorizam i u Europu kroz potpuno nerazumnu migrantsku politiku. Mislim da bi bilo vrijeme da shvatite da Izrael danas, kad uništava Hamas, ustvari radi uslugu svima nama.
Debate: Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need for the release of hostages and for an immediate humanitarian truce leading to a ceasefire and the prospects for peace and security in the Middle East
Date: WEDNESDAY, 22 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: Janez Lenarčič
Language: EN

One: there can be no doubt that the international humanitarian law applies fully in this conflict, as in any other conflict, and it is binding on all parties. And it is also quite obvious that international humanitarian law is not being respected. Large numbers of civilians have been killed in Israel on 7 October. Hostages were taken. Rockets have been fired indiscriminately across Israel. More than 12 000 civilians have been killed in Gaza. Humanitarian aid is being obstructed. More than 100 UN staff have been killed, and so on. These are violations of international humanitarian law and they have to stop. Second, it is urgent to improve humanitarian access into Gaza and within Gaza. Now let me explain what this means in practice. With the help of the UN Security Council resolution adopted last week, resolution No 2712, which says, inter alia, what this access means. It means, I quote, ‘urgent and extended humanitarian pauses and corridors throughout the Gaza Strip for a sufficient number of days to facilitate the continuous, sufficient and unhindered provision of essential goods and services throughout – again,  Third point: I also wish to stress the importance of the role of the United Nations. The role of the United Nations in humanitarian assistance to Palestinian territories is indispensable. And I want to say that very clearly, because the United Nations has been attacked by some recently. And I just want to make it clear that without them, there can be no meaningful humanitarian assistance to Gaza and other parts of Palestinian territory. Fourth: for us as the European Union and our Member States, it is essential to step up the humanitarian response, both in kind and in funding, and the European Commission is committed to doing its part. And finally, my fifth point: while our focus has been on Gaza, we should not lose sight of the deteriorating situation in the West Bank, and we should step up our efforts on the political front towards a two-state solution.
Debate: Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need for the release of hostages and for an immediate humanitarian truce leading to a ceasefire and the prospects for peace and security in the Middle East
Date: WEDNESDAY, 22 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: Othmar Karas
Country: Germany
Language: DE

Liebe Kolleginnen und Kollegen, ich danke Ihnen für die so wichtige und intensive Debatte zu diesem Thema. Ich bitte die Kolleginnen und Kollegen, die ich beim „
Debate: Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need for the release of hostages and for an immediate humanitarian truce leading to a ceasefire and the prospects for peace and security in the Middle East
Date: WEDNESDAY, 22 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: Fabio Massimo Castaldo
Political group: NI
Country: France
Language: IT

Pertanto, è necessaria una risposta globale. È improcrastinabile che la comunità internazionale, senza fazioni ed eccezioni, si impegni per pervenire a un cessate il fuoco immediato. Allo stesso tempo, è essenziale sgombrare il campo dalle ambiguità: facciamo appello a tutti quegli Stati, arabi e non, che non hanno ancora preso le distanze da Hamas affinché taglino i ponti con quest'organizzazione terroristica e barbara. Solo così potremo veramente sostenere la ricerca di una soluzione definitiva a questa ferita che rimane aperta da tanti, troppi anni.  Cari colleghi, la storia ci giudicherà sulla base delle nostre azioni. Adoperiamoci affinché si ponga fine a questo conflitto una volta per tutte.
Debate: Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need for the release of hostages and for an immediate humanitarian truce leading to a ceasefire and the prospects for peace and security in the Middle East
Date: WEDNESDAY, 22 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: Carlos Zorrinho
Political group: S-D
Language: PT

Israel tem o direito de se defender. Mas ninguém tem o direito de estar acima do direito internacional e do direito humanitário. Depois disso, mais de 14 000 pessoas foram mortas em Gaza. Mulheres, crianças e idosos indefesos foram vítimas de um conflito que não os protegeu. A catástrofe humanitária em Gaza atingiu níveis intoleráveis. O direito humanitário não pode continuar a ser violado. As soluções humanitárias têm que ser imediatas. Aquelas que tem sido possível desbloquear são manifestamente insuficientes. Para travar a tragédia humanitária e a proliferação do conflito é preciso ir mais além. É preciso que o processo de libertação dos reféns prossiga e conduza a um cessar-fogo imediato. É precisa uma solução politica baseada no princípio dos dois Estados, que como disse Joseph Borrell, tem sido proclamada há trinta anos mas nunca implementada, que inclua o controlo de Gaza por uma Autoridade Palestiniana reconhecida e um processo de reconstrução que constitua um fator de pacificação no Médio Oriente.
Debate: This is Europe - Debate with the Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Nikolay Denkov
Date: WEDNESDAY, 22 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: Roberta Metsola
Country: Poland
Language: EN

Dear colleagues, we have the Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Nikolay Denkov, with us today. Prime Minister, welcome to the European Parliament. Thank you for being here. A special welcome also to Mariya Gabriel, the Deputy Prime Minister, whom we know so well in this House. Prime Minister, this is the first time you are here since we have seen the conclusion of the critical governmental rotation agreement in Bulgaria that finally managed to break through the political deadlock and gave Bulgaria an important perspective, stability and European outlook, and for that we are grateful. Sixteen years of European Union membership have been transformative for Bulgaria and for Europe. It has given new impetus for businesses, for industry, for science, for technology. It has brought opportunities for people and for young people, in particular. It has more brought more social and judicial benefits and reforms, because EU membership promotes equality, social justice, democracy and the rule of law. And in times of geopolitical change, these European values must be defended. Dear Prime Minister, I would like to particularly thank Bulgaria for its support for Ukraine, for providing military aid, for providing political support. Europe is stronger thanks to Bulgaria and your government, and will be stronger still when you join the eurozone and finally take your rightful place in the Schengen area. Next June, 6.8 million Bulgarians will be called upon to choose the 17 elected Members of the European Parliament who will represent them here. We must work together to make sure people understand why they must vote – why it is important.  Their voice matters for the European Union and Bulgaria’s future, and we must keep listening and keep delivering. Prime Minister, the floor is yours.