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Jordan News
6 days ago
- Politics
- Jordan News
Kallas: EU Condemns Any Attempts to Undermine Syria's Stability - Jordan News
The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, strongly condemned the recent violence in southern Syria, which reportedly resulted in hundreds of casualties, amid reports of "armed groups carrying out direct attacks against civilians." اضافة اعلان In an official EU statement, Kallas called for a transparent, credible, and impartial investigation into the violations, stressing the need to hold all perpetrators of serious crimes accountable in accordance with international humanitarian law and human rights law, including through support for relevant international mechanisms. She emphasized the need for full respect of the current ceasefire, urging all parties to immediately halt violence, ensure the protection of civilians without discrimination based on ethnicity or religion, and preserve civilian infrastructure, including religious sites. Kallas also underscored the urgency of curbing incitement and sectarian hate speech. Kallas reiterated the EU's call for all foreign parties—without exception—to respect Syria's unity, sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity. She condemned any unilateral military actions or efforts to destabilize Syria, whether through military presence, media manipulation, or foreign interference. The High Representative stated that the EU remains committed to supporting its partners in delivering urgent humanitarian aid, calling on all parties, particularly the Syrian transitional authorities, to ensure safe and unimpeded access to life-saving assistance, including healthcare, water, food, and the protection of humanitarian workers. She added that the time has come for dialogue and a peaceful, inclusive political transition that safeguards human rights and meets the aspirations of all Syrians. Kallas affirmed that the transitional authorities bear responsibility for protecting all citizens, disarming combatants, and reforming security forces in line with international standards. Kallas reiterated the EU's readiness to support these efforts, emphasizing its commitment to a Syrian-led political transition owned by the Syrian people. She also recalled the recent easing of some EU restrictive measures as part of a gradual and reversible approach to facilitating this process.
AsiaOne
23-07-2025
- Politics
- AsiaOne
All options on the table if Israel does not deliver on Gaza pledges, EU's Kallas says, World News
BRUSSELS — All options are on the table if Israel does not deliver on its pledges to facilitate humanitarian aid in Gaza, the European Union's (EU) top diplomat said on Tuesday (July 22). "The killing of civilians seeking aid in Gaza is indefensible," EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas wrote in a post on X, adding that she spoke with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar "to recall our understanding on aid flow and made clear that Israel Defence Forces must stop killing people at distribution points". Earlier this month, Kallas said Israel had agreed to expand humanitarian access to Gaza, including increasing the number of aid trucks, crossing points and routes to distribution hubs. "All options remain on the table if Israel doesn't deliver on its pledges," Kallas said. On Monday, two dozen Western countries called for Israel to immediately end its war in Gaza and criticised what they described as "inhumane killing" of Palestinians, saying it was "horrifying" that more than 800 civilians had been killed while seeking aid. Israel's foreign ministry called Monday's statement "disconnected from reality" and said it would send the wrong message to Hamas. Gaza health officials have said more than 59,000 Palestinians have died during the 21-month conflict in Gaza. The war began when Hamas-led militants stormed into Israel on Oct 7, 2023, killing 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages back to Gaza, according to Israeli tallies. [[nid:720206]]
The Hindu
22-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
EU top diplomat tells Israel to stop killing Gazans at aid points
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Tuesday (July 22, 2025) told her Israeli counterpart that Israel's military "must stop" killing civilians at aid distribution points in Gaza. Meanwhile, a spokesman for the bloc also condemned any attacks against the World Health Organization, after the agency said its facilities in Gaza had been targeted by Israeli forces. Ms. Kallas wrote on X that "the killing of civilians seeking aid in Gaza is indefensible". "I spoke again with Gideon Saar to recall our understanding on aid flow and made clear that IDF must stop killing people at distribution points," she wrote. Earlier this month, the European Union said it had struck a deal with Israel to allow more access into Gaza amid Israel's devastating military operation. Ms. Kallas has laid out a series of actions that EU states could take against Israel unless the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza improves. "All options remain on the table if Israel doesn't deliver on its pledges," Ms. Kallas wrote on X. EU officials have said there have been some improvements for aid access to Gaza, but that a lot more needs to be done. "Channels are open and pressure is actually being put on the Israeli counterpart, so time is of the essence," EU spokesman Anouar El Anouni said. The spokesman also condemned attacks on "any WHO premises or any hospitals" after it said on Monday (July 21, 2025) its facilities in Gaza had come under Israeli attack. "Let's be clear: premises of WHO must not be attacked and must be protected," he said. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the Israeli military had entered the U.N. agency's staff residence, forced women and children to evacuate on foot, and handcuffed, stripped and interrogated male staff at gunpoint.
News18
22-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
"Stop Killing People" EU Leads Global Fury On Gaza Aid Deaths And Starvation, Israel Blames Hamas
The EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has warned 'all options are on the table' if Israel's military does not stop killing civilians at aid distribution points in Gaza. Kallas said that "the killing of civilians seeking aid in Gaza is indefensible", adding that she had taken up the issue during a phone call with Israeli foreign minister. Sa'ar said he told Kallas that Hamas, not Israel, is to blame for mass casualty incidents near aid distribution sites in Gaza. Meanwhile, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivered another strong condemnation of Israel's actions in Gaza, accusing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government of allegedly "surpassing Hitler in their barbarism".Erdogan also called for a united international stance for Gaza as well the establishment of a ceasefire and the unrestricted access of aid."Every day, dozens of innocent people die because they cannot find a bite of bread or a sip of water," he said. ğan n18oc_world n18oc_crux0:00 INTRODUCTION1:50 ISRAEL BLAMES HAMAS FOR AID KILLINGS AMID EU WARNING 3:48 "21 GAZA CHILDREN DEAD FROM MALNUTRITION AND STARVATION"5:26 ERDOGAN SLAMS 'CRUELTY' IN GAZA, IRAN URGES JOINT MUSLIM ACTION
Euractiv
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Euractiv
EU tells Israel to stop killing Gazans at aid points
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told her Israeli counterpart Tuesday that Israel's military "must stop" killing civilians at aid distribution points in Gaza. Meanwhile, a spokesman for the bloc also condemned any attacks against the World Health Organisation after the agency said its facilities in Gaza had been targeted by Israeli forces. Kallas wrote on X that "the killing of civilians seeking aid in Gaza is indefensible." "I spoke again with Gideon Saar to recall our understanding on aid flow and made clear that IDF must stop killing people at distribution points," she wrote. The EU, early this month, said it had struck a deal with Israel to allow more access into Gaza amid Israel's devastating military operation. EU and Israel reach Gaza aid deal, Kallas says A "substantial increase of daily trucks" would happen in the "coming days", the EU's top diplomat said. Kallas has laid out a series of actions that EU states could take against Israel unless the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza improves. "All options remain on the table if Israel doesn't deliver on its pledges," Kallas wrote in a post on X. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen joined the calls by saying, "civilians cannot be targets. Never." "The images from Gaza are unbearable," von der Leyen wrote. "Civilians in Gaza have suffered too much, for too long. It must stop now. Israel must deliver on its pledges." EU officials have said there have been some improvements for aid access to Gaza, but that a lot more needs to be done. Foreign ministers call for immediate Gaza ceasefire in joint statement "Only an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire can end the suffering," said Equality Commissioner Hadja Lahbib on X. "Channels are open and pressure is actually being put on the Israeli counterpart, so time is of the essence," EU spokesman Anouar El Anouni said. The spokesman also condemned attacks on "any WHO premises or any hospitals" after the UN agency said Monday its facilities in Gaza had come under Israeli attack. "Let's be clear: premises of WHO must not be attacked and must be protected," he said. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the Israeli military had entered the UN agency's staff residence, forced women and children to evacuate on foot, and handcuffed, stripped and interrogated male staff at gunpoint. (mm)
