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<p>BRUSSELS, (PIC)</p>
<p>The European Union\u2019s High Representative for Foreign
Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, stated that
Israel\u2019s goal is to take full control of the Gaza Strip,
emphasizing the urgent need to increase pressure on Tel
Aviv.</p>
<p>Her remarks came during a session of the European
Parliament in Strasbourg, France, on Wednesday, where, for
the first time, Israel\u2019s actions in Gaza were described as
\u201cgenocide.\u201d</p>
<p>The session, titled \u201cStopping the Genocide in Gaza: Time
for European Sanctions,\u201d was initiated by The Left group in
the European Parliament, which includes 46 MEPs, and was
attended by Kallas, who faced strong criticism from
lawmakers.</p>
<p>Kallas pointed out that Israel\u2019s actions have gone beyond
mere self-defense.</p>
<p>She affirmed that the blockade on food and medicine imposed
on Palestinians in Gaza has not protected Israel, but
instead undermined decades of humanitarian principles.</p>
<p>She highlighted that 90% of Gaza\u2019s population has been
displaced, while those remaining are entirely dependent on
humanitarian aid, stressing that the humanitarian situation
is deteriorating.</p>
<p>Kallas stated that Israel has used excessive force and
destroyed civilian infrastructure, resulting in massive loss
of life.</p>
<p>She continued: \u201cIsrael has declared that its goal is full
control over the Gaza Strip. Any annexation, reduction, or
alteration of territory constitutes a direct violation of
international law.\u201d</p>
<p>She added: \u201cIf all or part of Gaza\u2019s civilian population is
permanently displaced from their homes, this would also be a
violation of international law.\u201d</p>
<p>\u201cPressure on Israel must be increased. I will do that
myself, as I have many times before.\u201d</p>
<p>On May 20, the European Union, following a Dutch proposal,
decided to review its Association Agreement with Israel,
which grants Israel preferential trade benefits.</p>
<p>Kallas is expected to announce the results of this review
at the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting on June 23.</p>
<p>Since October 7, 2023, with full US backing, Israel has
committed genocidal crimes in Gaza, resulting in over
185,000 Palestinians killed or wounded, the majority of them
women and children, more than 11,000 missing, and hundreds
of thousands displaced.</p>
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