Amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza due to Israeli attacks, 211 EU staff protested the EU’s indifference. The EU Foreign Affairs Council, led by Josep Borrell, condemned the October 7 attacks and expressed the need to let the court make decisions without intimidation.
ICJ Prosecutor requested arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes. The Israeli genocide of Palestinians has led to over 36,000 casualties, with Israel aiming to eliminate the Hamas resistance movement.
Borrell emphasized the unacceptability of accusing the ICC prosecutor of antisemitism. He stressed the importance of respecting international law to uphold the rules-based world order.
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