US EditionEU urges Israel not to ramp up military attack on Gaza
- Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen urged Israel on May 6, 2025, not to expand its military attack on Gaza and called for an immediate ceasefire.
- This appeal followed Israel's assault on Gaza that began on October 7, 2023, and ongoing concerns about escalating violence and humanitarian impact.
- The assault has caused over 52,500 Palestinian deaths, destroyed or damaged 92% of homes, and involved extensive use of aerial bombardment, bulldozers, and ground detonations.
- Valtonen emphasized on X that Israel should allow humanitarian aid to reach Gaza without obstruction and called on Hamas to free the remaining hostages without delay.
- The call highlights international concerns amid war crimes arrest warrants against Israeli leaders and ongoing genocide cases against Israel at the International Court of Justice.
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Israel Security Cabinet approved today the expansion of the offensive in Gaza, which will include the "victory of the Gaza Strip", said an Israeli official source to international agencies.
They warned that expanding the offensive would cause further casualties and suffering for the Palestinian population.
Representatives of the Irish party "Finna Gael" were the only ones who chose to abstain, while all representatives of the People's Party from across Europe, affiliated with the center-right, voted in favor of the proposal. The Irish justified their position by saying that the proposal did not address the "continued suffering of the residents of Gaza."
EU concerned about Israel’s plans to take over Gaza - Worldstage
The European Union (EU) has expressed concerns about plans by the Israeli security Cabinet to take over the Gaza Strip and for the army to control the territory. An EU spokesman said in Brussels that the union was concerned about the extension of these operations in Gaza, which would lead to further casualties and additional suffering for the Palestinian population. “The Palestinian population has suffered enough in recent years and it’s time to…
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