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Debate: The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel’s right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza
Date: WEDNESDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2023
Speaker: Milan Brglez
Political group: S-D
Country: France
Language: SL

Gospod predsednik! Brezpogojno obsojam teroristična dejanja Hamasa nad izraelskimi civilisti. Brezpogojno obsojam zločine Izraela nad palestinskimi civilisti v Gazi. Ni opravičila za te zločine. Hamasovega terorizma ne more opravičiti dolgoletna izraelska okupacija in sistematično zatiranje Palestincev. Izraelskih zločinov nad Palestinci ne more opravičiti Hamasov terorizem in antisemitizem. Vedno moramo stati na strani mednarodnega prava. Torej na strani žrtev zločinov in ne na strani zločincev. Vse žrtve zločinov brez kakršnega koli razlikovanja si zaslužijo naše sočutje, pomoč in solidarnost. Ko najprej z vsemi sredstvi preprečimo nadaljevanje zločinov in nadaljnje zločine, bo čas za diplomatski in politični mirovni proces, rešitev dveh držav in preganjanje zločincev, tudi s pomočjo Mednarodnega kazenskega sodišča, ki so ga države članice Evropske unije ponosno pomagale ustanoviti.
Debate: The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel’s right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza
Date: WEDNESDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2023
Speaker: Barry Andrews
Political group: Renew
Country: Ireland
Language: EN

Mr President, I’d like to begin by condemning the atrocities carried out by Hamas, including the ongoing hostage taking and sheltering military assets at or near key civilian infrastructure. I assert the right of Israel to defend itself, a right based on international law, specifically the UN charter. But that same international law specifically forbids forced population transfer, collective punishment and indiscriminate targeting, including targeting of civilian infrastructure. International law is all that protects humanity in our darkest hours. I was astonished that President von der Leyen did not take the opportunity to acknowledge the confused communications from the European Commission and the damage that has done to our credibility. The European Union should now support the UN call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and humanitarian corridor and take advantage of the global attention on this crisis for a real political initiative to bring peace to the region and end the cycle of violence.
Debate: The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel’s right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza
Date: WEDNESDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2023
Speaker: Ana Miranda
Political group: Verts/ALE
Country: Italy
Language: ES

Señor presidente, presidenta Von der Leyen, ¿cómo es posible que dé lecciones de ética, si usted ha tomado partido, en lugar de ejercer la mediación y la neutralidad para facilitar la paz? Europa ha estado en silencio frente a Gaza. Se preocupa más de usar una bandera de Israel en Bruselas o de visitar a Netanyahu que de denunciar el cruel e implacable castigo a la población de Gaza. Y por eso, presidenta, debería dimitir. Las bombas a los hospitales y los cortes de luz, de agua, de energía y de alimentos son un crimen internacional. Y no pueden, bajo ningún concepto, contar con la vergonzosa complicidad e hipocresía europeas. No en nuestro nombre.  La ocupación que sufre el pueblo palestino, denunciada en numerosas resoluciones de las Naciones Unidas, es deplorable. Porque el  Rechazo absolutamente el genocidio en Gaza y la limpieza étnica que Israel está llevando a cabo en Palestina. Exigimos el cese al fuego, corredores humanitarios y la aplicación inmediata del Derecho internacional humanitario. Es necesario trabajar sin descanso por el cese inmediato de la violencia en Gaza y por una solución de paz. No queremos más muertes de ninguna nacionalidad. ¡
Debate: The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel’s right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza
Date: WEDNESDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2023
Speaker: Michiel Hoogeveen
Political group: ECR
Country: Sweden
Language: EN

Mr President, the communications of the EU on the atrocities committed by Hamas were a mess. President von der Leyen, as she has done on multiple occasions, overstretched her mandate. While I personally commend her support for Israel, she bypassed the leaders of the Member States. Representative Borrell did the same, and I would like to add that his position on this one is very, very sketchy. Apparently, it is difficult to even stand up for Israel with one voice. According to my book, if you stand for the rule of law, democracy and freedom, you support Israel unconditionally.  The communication failure by the Commission shows again that a common European foreign policy is a fiction, a paper tiger, a dud. Why? Because there is not one EU foreign policy. Please stop acting like there is one, and defund the External Action Service immediately.
Debate: The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel’s right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza
Date: WEDNESDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2023
Speaker: Marisa Matias
Political group: The Left
Country: Austria
Language: PT

Senhor Presidente, sem qualquer condescendência e com total condenação da barbaridade dos ataques terroristas do Hamas, o mínimo que a decência e a justiça podem exigir é que tenhamos o mesmo rigor e a mesma exigência em reconhecer os crimes contra a Humanidade cometidos por Israel. Porque é que o sofrimento das mães palestinianas não vale o mesmo que o sofrimento das mães israelitas? Não podemos aceitar a punição coletiva de um povo. Quantos milhares de pessoas inocentes terão de morrer em nome do direito à defesa? O cerco a Gaza, a ocupação, o corte da água, de medicamentos, de alimentos, da ajuda humanitária, o deslocamento forçado são claras violações do Direito Internacional. Há 11 dias que Israel impede a entrada de bens essenciais em Gaza. Nós devemos, sim, exigir a libertação imediata de todos os reféns israelitas, mas também o imediato cessar-fogo e o fim dos bombardeamentos indiscriminados sobre a população de Gaza.
Debate: The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel’s right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza
Date: WEDNESDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2023
Speaker: Edina Tóth
Political group: NI
Country: Slovakia
Language: EN

Mr President, firstly let me express that I strongly condemn the brutal terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas, and I acknowledge Israel’s right to self-defence in line with international law. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims in these difficult times.  It is important to highlight that the current conflict caused by the terrorist attack can lead to the destabilisation of the entire Middle Eastern region and jeopardise the peace process generated by the Abraham Accords. Therefore, in my opinion, the only solution to prevent any future inter-state conflict is through a de-escalation policy, and to return to the positive changes that were made previously.  It is shocking to see how many pro-terror demonstrations and sympathy rallies supporting the terrorists are taking place throughout Western Europe as terror is acceptable. I would like to recall that in Hungary, no one is allowed to hold demonstrations promoting the cause of terrorist organisations.
Debate: The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel’s right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza
Date: WEDNESDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2023
Speaker: Andrius Kubilius
Political group: PPE
Country: France
Language: EN

Mr President, dear colleagues, it is not enough to say that Israel has the right to defend itself. Our position should be very clear. Hamas needs to be destroyed and eliminated as a terrorist organisation. That should be done not only by Israel but by all the democratic community. There is no other way. Like was done with ISIS and al-Qaeda.  Second, in our war against terrorism, the life of civilians should be protected. Humanitarian assistance for civilians should be provided. But there is no way how Hamas can be destroyed in a peaceful way. There is no miracle solution. There will be collateral damage and victims. But that is the price of our war against terrorism. Today, the alternative is very clear: either we shall destroy terrorism or terrorism will destroy us.
Debate: The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel’s right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza
Date: WEDNESDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2023
Speaker: Costas Mavrides
Political group: S-D
Country: Latvia
Language: EN

Mr President, today we condemn the despicable Hamas terrorist attacks. No excuses, no tolerance. Today we stand in line with the right of Israel for self-defence. Today we say clearly and strongly, jihadist Hamas is not Palestine. Given that Israel is a democratic state, I’m appealing once again to the new unity government to accept the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court so that humanitarian law prevails and serves as a deterrent for any war crimes or crimes against humanity. As far as last night’s bombardment of the hospital, whoever is responsible or are responsible, intentionally or not, they have innocent blood on their hands. That’s why we should leave politics aside and stay with international law and the right of self-defence for Israel.
Debate: The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel’s right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza
Date: WEDNESDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2023
Speaker: Frédérique Ries
Political group: Renew
Country: France
Language: FR

Monsieur le Président, «Plus jamais ça», la promesse faite aux survivants d’Auschwitz et de Buchenwald, le «Plus jamais ça», aussi, de nos pères fondateurs, qui ont reconstruit l’espoir sur un champ de ruines, ce «Plus jamais ça» qui a volé en éclats samedi 7 octobre à l’aube, dans un pogrom pire sans doute que le pire de la Shoah, même si comparer l’innommable à l’indicible est vide de sens – sauf, somme toute, celui de nommer et de dire les choses. Ce qui s’est passé, c’est un massacre terroriste perpétré par des terroristes déshumanisés, qui se fichent comme d’une guigne du sort des Palestiniens et qui provoquent l’embrasement tragique auquel nous sommes en train d’assister. Il y a plus de 1 400 victimes en Israël, Monsieur le Ministre, 1 500 sans doute, pas 1 000, comme vous l’avez dit. La différence, ce sont «juste» 500 vies. Les mots ont un sens, l’estompement et le silence tuent: là-bas, ici, à Arras et à Bruxelles. L’attaque du Hamas est une blessure faite à l’humanité. Je convoque ici Tahar Ben Jelloun: «Qui, aujourd’hui, pour reconstruire l’espoir?». L’espoir,
Debate: The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel’s right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza
Date: WEDNESDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2023
Speaker: Maroš Šefčovič
Language: EN

And rightly so, because it just demonstrates our shock and horror over Hamas’ terrorist attacks in Israel and the terrorist attacks here in Europe, in Belgium and in France. And I clearly felt that we are united in the condemnations in the strongest possible terms of Hamas and its brutal terrorist attacks. Our debate also underlined our compassion for the innocent civilian victims in Israel and Gaza. I very much appreciate your overwhelming support for the right of Israel to self-defence in line with international humanitarian law. We in the Commission hear you loud and clear when you call for addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Humanitarian aid must urgently reach Palestinians. We tripled our humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza. We opened an EU air bridge to Egypt and our staff – whom I would like to thank for their dedication and service – are already on the ground to work with UN agencies to ensure that this aid can reach those in need. Honourable Members, we also hear you loud and clear when you call for unrelenting diplomacy. In a moment, Foreign Minister Albares and High Representative Borrell will address you. I can assure you that we will spare no effort to work for the release of the hostages taken by barbaric Hamas and fight terrorism everywhere in the Middle East, in Europe or in the wider world. But we also hear you loud and clear when you state that the indiscriminate and brutal terrorist attacks against Israel and its people by Hamas directly threaten peace and security in the region, and also the way you underline the need for renewed efforts to reinvigorate the Middle East peace process. As you know very well, the EU is first and foremost a peace project. Therefore, it is clear that we remain strongly committed to a lasting and sustainable peace in the Middle Eastern region.
Debate: The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel’s right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza
Date: WEDNESDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2023
Speaker: José Manuel Albares Bueno
Language: ES

Pero también debemos permanecer unidos en la necesidad imperiosa de respetar el Derecho internacional humanitario y de preservar, en cualquier caso, a la población civil en la exigencia de la liberación inmediata e incondicional de todos los rehenes —incluido mi compatriota Iván Illarramendi—, en la urgencia de facilitar el acceso a Gaza de ayuda humanitaria y de reanudar los suministros básicos a la población palestina. Es fundamental que mantengamos la unidad de la Unión Europea en torno a estos principios porque forman parte de nuestra identidad como comunidad política. Es igualmente importante que todos entendamos y compartamos que no se puede confundir a Hamás, que solo es una organización terrorista, con el legítimo liderazgo del pueblo palestino, que desde hace décadas es también nuestro socio para la paz. Debilitarlo sería contraproducente para los palestinos, también para Israel, también para nosotros. Por eso, el Gobierno de España refuerza su ayuda a la población palestina y a UNRWA. Hago un llamamiento para que las instituciones y los socios de la Unión hagan lo propio. No podemos permitir que nadie aproveche esta tragedia para sus propios fines. Hoy mismo he oído aquí a un eurodiputado español esparcir falsedades sobre la clara y firme posición del Gobierno de España en estos momentos. Todos debemos comportarnos con la máxima responsabilidad. Tenemos que contribuir a la desescalada, tenemos que tender puentes de diálogo. Todos podemos ayudar a evitar que se extienda este conflicto. En el Líbano tenemos un marco claro de Naciones Unidas para la estabilidad y España está firmemente comprometida con él. Debemos trabajar conjuntamente con todos nuestros amigos árabes en la región.  Hay otro llamamiento que he escuchado hoy en la Cámara de manera repetida y al que me uno de nuevo, como hice ya en mi intervención inicial: la urgencia de materializar la solución de los dos Estados, que un Estado palestino y un Estado israelí se reconozcan mutuamente como vecinos, como socios para la paz y la prosperidad. Y que así lo reconozca también toda la comunidad internacional. Trabajemos juntos desde hoy para hacerlo realidad, para hacer realidad la paz en Oriente Medio.
Debate: The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel’s right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza
Date: WEDNESDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2023
Speaker: Loucas Fourlas
Political group: PPE
Country: Italy
Language: EL

Την ίδια ώρα θα πρέπει να τονίσουμε ότι θύμα της Χαμάς είναι και οι ίδιοι οι Παλαιστίνιοι. Θα πρέπει να ληφθούν όλα τα αναγκαία μέτρα και να γίνουν όλες οι ενέργειες ώστε να αποφευχθεί η θυματοποίηση απλών Παλαιστινίων πολιτών οι οποίοι δεν φταίνε και δεν πρέπει να πληρώσουν για τις πράξεις της Χαμάς. Η Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση οφείλει ως δύναμη σταθερότητας και ειρήνης να έχει και λόγο και ρόλο στην περιοχή. Ήδη, η πατρίδα μου, η Κύπρος, λόγω της γεωγραφικής της θέσης και ως ευρωπαϊκό έδαφος, λειτουργεί ως γέφυρα για την ασφαλή μεταφορά χιλιάδων Ισραηλινών πολιτών και ξένων υπηκόων που βρίσκονται στην εμπόλεμη ζώνη. Η Ευρώπη, μέσω της Κύπρου, αποτελεί τη μοναδική ασφαλή διέξοδο. Η Ευρώπη πρέπει να βγει μπροστά και μέσα από ενέργειες και πρωτοβουλίες να δώσει λύση στην κρίση και να επέλθει η ομαλότητα. Το οφείλουμε στα θύματα. Το χρωστάμε στην ειρήνη.
Debate: The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel’s right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza
Date: WEDNESDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2023
Speaker: György Hölvényi
Political group: PPE
Country: Latvia
Language: HU

Izrael jogát az önvédelemhez, polgárai védelméhez nem lehet kétségbe vonni. A Hamasz által kiprovokált katonai válasz Izrael elidegeníthetetlen joga. Politikusként az ember nem csak taktikát és stratégiát, hanem emberi arcokat is lát. Nem feledkezhetünk meg azokról a palesztin civilekről, akiket a terroristák most pajzsként tartanak maguk elé. Az ő védelmükben is szükség van most az önmérsékletre. A palesztin polgároknak és a Palesztin Hatóságnak most, minden megalázottságuk mellett világossá kell tenniük: a Hamasz nem őket képviseli, és kiállnak a terrorral szemben. Humanitárius segítségnyújtás alapvetés, így a nemzetközi közösségnek mindent meg kell tennie annak érdekében, hogy a valóban rászorulók megkapják a szükséges segítséget. A sajnálatos franciaországi és brüsszeli események után ki kell mondanunk: az európai emberek biztonsága mindenek előtt áll! Éppen ezért Európában egyetlen olyan tüntetés sem támogatható, amely akár csak közvetlenül is a terrort élteti! Most az uniónak minden eszközével arra kell törekednie, hogy támogassa a tagállamokat a terror elleni fellépésben. Emellett diplomáciai erőfeszítéseinket arra kell összpontosítanunk, hogy a konfliktus ne terjedhessen tovább a levantei régióban. Európa, és benne mi magyarok is a Közel-Kelet stabilitásában vagyunk érdekeltek!
Debate: The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel’s right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza
Date: WEDNESDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2023
Speaker: Eva Maydell
Political group: PPE
Country: Portugal
Language: EN

Europe is alert to the growing tide of antisemitism, further fuelled by these events. We cannot rest until all Europe’s Jewish citizens can live, work and worship freely and without fear.  Israel has the right to defend itself from acts of indiscriminate terrorism. As democracies, we abide by international law and the rules-based order. On the other hand, Hamas threatens both Israelis and many ordinary Palestinians living under their authoritarian regime.  The EU has tripled humanitarian assistance to Gazan civilians. Intense diplomatic efforts are needed alongside regional partners such as Egypt and the UAE to ensure assistance arrives. Likewise, we must continue dialogue with the Palestinian authority.  Israel’s response will unfold in the coming days. Europe must ensure opportunistic autocrats cannot take advantage of the situation or escalate using proxies such as Hezbollah. While the USA has deployed hard power in the form of two carrier groups, the EU must deploy all our soft power tools.  The consequences of these attacks will be felt for years to come. Europe must now prepare for the risks it poses, not least new migratory flows.
Debate: The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel’s right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza
Date: WEDNESDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2023
Speaker: Matjaž Nemec
Political group: S-D
Country: Greece
Language: SL

Najostreje obsojam vsako obliko nasilja ali terorizma. Izražamo globoko sožalje vsem žrtvam tega konflikta. Brutalni napad Hamasa, zlasti na civiliste, je nesprejemljivo in zavržno dejanje.  Prav tako pa obsojam nediskriminatorno bombardiranje Gaze s strani Izraela, prisilno razselitev kot tudi blokado Gaze. Zato enotno pozivam obe strani, da takoj prenehata z nasiljem.  Okrepiti je potrebno dostavo humanitarne pomoči v Gazo. Hkrati je potrebno takoj začeti z iskanjem političnih rešitev, ki bodo privedle do trajnega miru. V nasprotnem primeru bo izgubilo življenje še veliko nedolžnih ljudi na obeh straneh.  Problemi na Bližnjem vzhodu niso novi in sežejo desetletja v preteklost. Okupacija palestinskih ozemelj ostaja ena izmed največjih strateških groženj Izraelu. Dokler svet neposredno ali posredno podpira zatiranje Palestine, ne bomo našli trajnostne rešitve za ta konflikt. Ta nujno vključuje odpravo blokade, končanje izraelske okupacije. Šele takrat bomo lahko resno začeli reševati tudi druge izzive.  Najostreje obsojam tudi nedavna napada na bolnišnico in šolo. Zato pozivam k temeljiti in neodvisni preiskavi teh dogodkov. Mednarodna skupnost ima odgovornost in dolžnost, da najde rešitev. In to potrebujemo sedaj.
Debate: The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel’s right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza
Date: WEDNESDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2023
Speaker: Christine Schneider
Political group: PPE
Country: France
Language: DE

Die Europäische Union muss fest an der Seite Israels stehen. Die Existenz und die Sicherheit Israels sind nicht verhandelbar. Es gibt keine Rechtfertigung für Terror. Deshalb muss Israel auch dabei unterstützt werden, die Terrororganisation Hamas zu besiegen. Die Versorgung des Gazastreifens mit Nahrungsmitteln, Wasser und Medikamenten muss im Einklang mit dem humanitären Völkerrecht gewährleistet sein.  Die CDU/CSU-Gruppe im Europäischen Parlament ist für einen Stopp aller direkt und indirekt an staatliche oder nichtstaatliche palästinische Organisationen fließenden EU-Mittel, mit Ausnahme der international abgestimmten humanitären Hilfen. Wir fordern das Grundprinzip „Kein Cent für Terror“. Wer das Existenzrecht Israels infrage stellt, darf kein Geld erhalten. Leider lässt die Rückverfolgbarkeit der Mittelverwendung bei internationalen Organisationen immer wieder zu wünschen übrig. Wir brauchen hier unbedingt mehr Transparenz. Die Hamas darf aus Europa keinen einzigen Cent erhalten.
Debate: The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel’s right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza
Date: WEDNESDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2023
Speaker: Carlos Zorrinho
Political group: S-D
Language: PT

Na qualidade de relator permanente do Parlamento Europeu para a ajuda humanitária,  realço a prioridade que deve ser dada à abertura de corredores humanitários para a Faixa de Gaza e ao reforço da ajuda humanitária da comunidade internacional. Em particular, realço que a ajuda humanitária da União Europeia à população civil da Faixa de Gaza, baseada nos princípios gerais do humanismo, imparcialidade, independência e neutralidade da assistência humanitária, deve continuar a ser garantida na medida e no tempo que forem necessários, tendo em conta que é crucial para a sobrevivência das populações civis mais vulneráveis.
Debate: Welcome
Date: WEDNESDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2023
Speaker: Marc Angel
Country: Luxembourg
Language: EN

Another announcement is that we have the pleasure to welcome, in the diplomatic gallery, delegates from the South African Parliament, present for the EU-South Africa parliamentary meeting.  The delegation is led by Ms Sylvia Lucas, a Member of the Parliament of South Africa.  It is an honour for us to welcome our friends and partners from South Africa today, on the occasion of your visit here to Strasbourg. We wish you a very fruitful interparliamentary meeting in the European Parliament. Welcome to the House of democracy.