Sanction Israel, recognise Palestinian State

“Governments cannot continue to turn a blind eye to the humanitarian catastrophe currently unfolding in the Middle-East," stated PN Head of Delegation David Casa during a debate on the situation in Gaza in the European Parliament’s mini-plenary session that took place in Brussels.

Casa said he condemned the Hamas attack October 7 and reiterated his call for all the remaining hostages to be released. “But doctors are not Hamas, journalists are not Hamas, innocent Palestinian men and women are not Hamas, children and babies are not Hamas and humanitarian aid workers are not Hamas."

Last week, together with MEPs from across political groups, Casa called on High Representative Kallas to work toward suspending the EU’s association agreement with Israel.

“Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government has now surpassed all levels of decency. We cannot be silent when confronted with this cruelty. We must suspend the association agreement and consider strong sanctions against Netanyahu’s government," stated Casa.

Casa further called on all Member States to recognise the Palestinian State. “I call on EU governments - starting with Malta - do not delay recognising Palestine any longer. This is now test of our collective humanity," concluded Casa.

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