Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – In an interview published on Thursday, European Commission’s Executive Vice President, Teresa Ribera, also a senior member of the European Union’s executive, said the displacement and killing in Gaza looked very much like genocide.
Ribera is the European Commission’s Executive Vice President, just below President Ursula von der Leyen. The Spanish socialist policymaker’s portfolio includes climate and antitrust issues.
What did Teresa Ribera say about Gaza violence?
“If it is not genocide, it looks very much like the definition used to express its meaning,”
Teresa Ribera said.
“What we are seeing is a concrete population being targeted, killed and condemned to starve to death,”
Ribera said.
“A concrete population is confined, with no homes — being destroyed — no food, water or medicines — being forbidden to access — and subject to bombing and shooting even when they are trying to get humanitarian aid. Any humanity is absent, and no witness[es] are allowed,”
she further said.
What actions has the European Commission proposed recently?
Last week, the Commission also proposed limiting Israel’s access to its top research funding program following pressure from EU nations to push Israel to ease the humanitarian crisis in the enclave. The proposal stated that Israel breached a human rights clause in the agreement that manages its relations with the EU.
“Israel has committed horrific acts and atrocities by intervening in the Gaza Strip and the resulting humanitarian catastrophe, including thousands of civilian deaths, and increasingly horrifying levels of growing extreme malnutrition, specifically of children, which breaches human rights and humanitarian law,”
it noted.
What did Ursula von der Leyen state regarding Gaza?
In addition, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, has condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza, where she considered those actions to be “abhorrent” and considered the images from Gaza to be “unbearable”.
She also called for the immediate, free, safe and rapid flow of humanitarian aid to be allowed into Gaza and for Israel to abide by both international law and humanitarian law.
How many civilians have died in Gaza so far?
The conflict began when Hamas launched an attack on Israeli communities and military installations near Gaza on October 7, 2023. Approximately 1,200 people lost their lives, including over 700 civilians, and 251 hostages were taken to Gaza
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12 responses to “Gaza Crisis ‘Looks Very Much’ Like Genocide, Says EU Official Teresa Ribera”
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Typical EU response: let’s just call it a “very much like genocide” instead of actually doing something about it. 🎭 Classic bureaucratic finesse!
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Seems like the EU is finally waking up from its long nap, eh? Maybe next they’ll start taking action instead of just playing the “very much like genocide” card. 😏
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Blimey, who would’ve thought that “looks very much like genocide” would become the new EU catchphrase for solving international conflicts? Next, they’ll be handing out gold stars for participation in global diplomacy. 🎖️🤦♂️
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Oh, lovely to see high-ranking officials playing semantics while the world burns—who knew genocide could be so hard to define? 🤔
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Quite the insight from Ribera, isn’t it? Almost makes you think the EU has a knack for stating the obvious while doing absolutely bugger all about it. 🤷♂️
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Seems like we’ve hit a new low in diplomatic flair—calling it “genocide” is just the cherry on top of our humanitarian sundae. 🍒 Can’t wait for the EU to take a stand as strong as their coffee! ☕
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Isn’t it just delightful how EU officials have suddenly become experts in genocide definitions? Guess they’ve got all the time in the world while sipping lattes in Brussels. ☕️🤷♂️
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Typical EU response, innit? Talk about “genocide” while sipping espresso in Brussels—priceless! ☕️😏
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Isn’t it just delightful how EU officials masterfully navigate the murky waters of international crises? One minute they’re discussing climate change, and the next, they’re dropping “genocide” like it’s an everyday word at the pub. 🍻
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Blimey, who would’ve thought an EU official could spot genocide from a mile away while juggling climate policies? Quite the multitasker, isn’t she? 🤔💼
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Looks like the EU has finally decided to dust off its dictionary and use the term “genocide”—were they waiting for a memo or something? 🤔 Meanwhile, can someone send them a map? They seem to have lost their way on human rights while chasing after climate policies!
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Quite the bold statement from Mlle Ribera; I suppose “almost genocide” is the new EU standard for strong language these days! 🤷♂️ Cheers to diplomacy, eh? 🍷
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