European Parliament Members Urge EU To Support South Africa’s ICJ Case Against Israel
In a compelling plenary session of the European Parliament (EP), members passionately called for the European Union to rally behind South Africa’s International Court of Justice (ICJ) case against Israel, accusing the nation of committing genocide in Gaza.
Irish EP member Clare Daly delivered a powerful speech, asserting that because of its actions, including the killing of tens of thousands of civilians and relentless bombardment in Gaza, Israel has lost the support of the international public.
Daly criticized Israel for what she called provocative actions aimed at inciting regional conflict, and she accused the nation of seeking assistance from the US to evade accountability.
Daly’s scathing remarks also targeted European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the US, drawing parallels to the situation in Yemen.
As we saw in Yemen, butcher Biden is preparing for office with Madame Genocide (von der Leyen) by his side. They are the ones who ensure the continuation of Israeli terrorism. If it weren’t for them, it would have ended long ago, she said.
Ciaran Cuffe, an EP member with the Greens group, emphasized the need for Israel and its Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to face consequences for violating international law.
Cuffe highlighted the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where continuous Israeli bombardment hinders the delivery of essential aid and medical supplies, leading to surgeries on children being conducted without anesthesia.
Finnish EP member Heidi Hautala also urgently called for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza, citing the impossibility of meeting basic medical needs due to Israel’s bombings.
Hautala stressed the significance of the ICJ thoroughly investigating the allegations of Israeli violations of the Genocide Convention.
She called on the EU to throw its weight behind South Africa’s case and demand Israel’s compliance with any interim measures imposed by the court.
Portuguese Socialist EP member Pedro Marques brought attention to the staggering death toll in Gaza, with 70% of the victims being women and children.
Marques emphasized the urgency of holding those responsible for violations of international law and war crimes accountable.
French EP member Manon Aubry underscored the need to support South Africa’s case at the ICJ, labeling Israel’s actions as genocidal. She called for the suspension of partnership agreements with Israel and a halt to arms exports, urging an end to complicity.
Greek EP member Kostas Papadakis expressed support for South Africa’s ICJ case, describing the ongoing attacks in Gaza as genocide.
Swedish EP member Abir Al-Sahlani drew attention to the devastating impact on children in Gaza, emphasizing the alarming number of child casualties. Al-Sahlani urged collective action to stop being complicit in the face of such atrocities.
The European Parliament members’ passionate call for the European Union to support South Africa’s International Court of Justice (ICJ) case against Israel has highlighted growing concerns over Israel’s actions in Gaza. Ireland’s Clare Daly accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, claiming that the nation has lost the support of the international public due to its actions, including the killing of tens of thousands of civilians and relentless bombardment.
Daly criticized Israel for what she perceived as provocative actions aimed at inciting regional conflict. She also accused the nation of seeking assistance from the US to evade accountability. Daly’s strong words extended to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the US, drawing comparisons to the situation in Yemen.
Ciaran Cuffe from the Greens group emphasized the importance of consequences for Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for their alleged violations of international law. Cuffe highlighted the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where continuous Israeli bombardment disrupts the delivery of essential aid and medical supplies. The consequences are so severe that surgeries on children are performed without anesthesia.
Finnish EP member Heidi Hautala urgently called for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza, citing the impossible task of meeting basic medical needs due to Israel’s bombings. Hautala stressed the need for the ICJ to thoroughly investigate the allegations of Israeli violations of the Genocide Convention. She called on the EU to support South Africa’s case and demand Israel’s compliance with any interim measures imposed by the court.
Portuguese Socialist EP member Pedro Marques drew attention to the shocking death toll in Gaza, with 70% of the victims being women and children. Marques emphasized the urgency of holding those responsible for violations of international law and war crimes accountable.
French EP member Manon Aubry labeled Israel’s actions as genocidal and called for the suspension of partnership agreements with Israel, as well as a halt to arms exports. Aubry urged an end to complicity.
Greek EP member Kostas Papadakis expressed support for South Africa’s ICJ case, referring to the ongoing attacks in Gaza as genocide.
Swedish EP member Abir Al-Sahlani highlighted the devastating impact on children in Gaza, emphasizing the alarming number of child casualties. Al-Sahlani called for collective action to stop being complicit in the face of such atrocities.
The European Parliament members’ pleas reflect a growing sentiment that Israel must be held accountable for its actions. As calls for support of South Africa’s ICJ case against Israel gain traction, the international community will be watching closely to see how the European Union responds. The situation in Gaza remains dire, with innocent lives at stake and ongoing violations of international law allegedly occurring. The world is waiting to see whether justice will be served and whether the EU will stand up for human rights and international justice.
