#EU / We Condemn the Israeli Lawmaker Calling for a Second 'Nakba'
"Right now: one goal: Nakba! A Nakba that will overshadow the Nakba of 48. Nakba in Gaza and Nakba to anyone who dares to join" —— MK Ariel Kallner, head for the Knesset delegation for relations with the European Parliament [October 7, 2023]
[…] We would like to remind MK Kallner of the EU's firm and steady position that all settlements in Palestinian territory are illegal under international law and the EU will not recognise any changes to the pre-1967 borders, including in Jerusalem, other than those agreed by both sides.
[…] We remind MK Kallner and all Israeli officials of their obligations under international law, including the protection of civilians in armed conflict. We also would like to remind MK Kallner that the indiscriminate use of force and the targeting of civilian infrastructure in Gaza are clear violations of these legal obligations, and any attempts to justify or condone such actions are unacceptable.
[…] This is why we ask the Knesset leadership to appoint a new head of the Knesset delegation for the relations with the European Parliament, unless MK Kallner apologizes for these comments and deletes his despicable tweets.
Outlook is pro-Israel (no surprise), but has many quotes of reactions from [#Israeli politicians and experts about the ICC prosecutor's request for arrest warrants.]
#Israel / Gallant at a Likud Meeting: "We Are Continuing Begin's Path - Not Ben Gvir's"
Seems to me Gallant is trying to distance himself from genocidal #Kahanism, which for all intents and purposes is now embedded in the #Likud party.
Gallant was attempting to explain his position following a speech in which he criticized the party chairman, PM Netanyahu. Explaining why he opposes military rule in #Gaza, he said:
"We don't have enough soldiers for that, [...] I am against a Palestinian state. There should be neither #Hamas nor Israel there, [...] We are continuing Begin's path, not Ben Gvir's - we have values, and I suggest we don't forget that we represent all Israelis (תנועה ממלכתית)."
Activists from the Faith-Based Left Movement demonstrated yesterday (Friday) in Jerusalem against the desecration and obstruction of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. The protest was joined by members of the Prayerful Jerusalem organization. The protest took place in front of the offices of the "Jewish Truth" NGO, demanding an end to the war in Gaza and allowing the transfer of humanitarian aid, while stopping the violent attacks, desecration and obstruction of aid trucks, escorted by a headquarters supported by the NGO. The protesters held flour sacks and banners that read "Starvation is a war crime" and "Stop bombing Gaza."
It should be noted that at the Faith-Based Left conference held last February at the Heichal Shlomo in Jerusalem, 11 discussion circles were held and only one was held behind closed doors with the participation of 13 religious reserve soldiers who served in Gaza, the North and the West Bank. They provided a detailed report on the extent of killing and destruction across the Strip, including the starvation of the Palestinian population.
In the invitation to yesterday's protest, the organizers wrote that the criminal actions of the settlers who attacked aid convoys to Gaza last week "contradict the Torah." "Therefore, every soul is obligated to cry out and warn against the atrocity being committed in Israel," they emphasized. Large police forces arrived at the protest site and during the event, arrested a young man wearing a shirt depicting the Palestinian flag.
Peace activists will demonstrate next Friday (5/24) at 10:30 am in front of the Spanish Embassy in Tel Aviv, 3 Daniel Frisch Street, with the slogan "Spain, recognize the State of Palestine for the benefit of both peoples."
The call for the demonstration stated:
"On October 7, the State of Israel experienced a massacre unlike any since its establishment. The massacre proved that occupation does not provide security, nor does any military operation. A political solution is the only thing that will lead to security and stop the loss and suffering among both peoples."
#Israel / Peace activists will demonstrate next Friday (5/24) at 10:30 am in front of the Spanish Embassy in Tel Aviv, 3 Daniel Frisch Street, with the slogan "Spain, recognize the State of Palestine for the benefit of both peoples."
The call for the demonstration stated:
"On October 7, the State of Israel experienced a massacre unlike any since its establishment. The massacre proved that occupation does not provide security, nor does any military operation. A political solution is the only thing that will lead to security and stop the loss and suffering among both peoples."
#Belgium / Ghent university severs ties with three Israeli institutions
[…] The university's rector, Rik Van de Walle, said in a statement that ties were being cut with Holon Institute of Technology, MIGAL Galilee Research Institute, and the #Volcani Center, which carries out agricultural research.
[…] "We currently assess these three partners as (very) problematic according to the Ghent University human rights test, in contrast to the positive evaluation we gave these partners at the start of our collaboration", Van de Walle said.