EU condemns the massacre that took place in Gaza yesterday, in which 112 Palestinians died and 760 others were injured when a crowd stormed a food aid convoy. The two versions differ: Hamas claims that the Israeli army opened fire on people, while Israel acknowledges that soldiers who felt “threatened” fired “limitedly.”
“Depriving people of humanitarian assistance constitutes a serious violation” of international humanitarian law, Borrell said. “Unhindered humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip must be guaranteed,” the head of European diplomacy added.
The President of the EU Commission Ursula von der Leyen says she is “deeply disturbed by the images from Gaza. Every effort must be made to investigate the incident and ensure transparency. Humanitarian aid is a lifeline for those in need and access to it must be guaranteed. We are on the side of the civilian population, we call for their protection in accordance with international law,” he writes on X.
“Shocked and outraged by the killing of innocent civilians. International law does not allow double standards. An independent investigation should be launched immediately and those responsible held accountable. A ceasefire is urgently needed so that humanitarian assistance can be delivered by adequately funded specialist organizations such as “UNRWA to reach civilians”. This is stated by the President of the European Council on X Charles Michel.
Paris calls for “independent investigation”. “A ceasefire must be concluded immediately to enable the distribution of humanitarian aid,” writes French President Emmanuel Macron about respect for international law.
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ANSA agency “Shots on crowds in Gaza, 112 dead”. No agreement at the UN on the text of the verdict – News – Ansa.it PNA: “It is a despicable massacre.” But Israel: “Most were killed by the mob.” Hamas: “They were lining up for help.” The UN Security Council meets today. Guterres: “We need a ceasefire.” Meloni: “Deep dismay, note the dynamics of the facts” (ANSA)
The head of European diplomacy Josep Borrell Last night on X he also reported “a new slaughter” and “totally unacceptable” casualties. “I am horrified by reports of further massacres among civilians in the Gaza Strip who were desperately in need of humanitarian assistance,” the post said. “These deaths are completely unacceptable,” said the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, adding: “Depriving people of humanitarian assistance constitutes a serious breach” of international humanitarian law. “Unhindered humanitarian access to Gaza must be guaranteed be.”
Video Gaza, Israel shows video of the crowd attacking aid trucks
Israel surprisingly released around 50 Palestinian prisoners last night who was arrested after October 7th. The media cited a statement from the Shin Bet (Internal Security) and the army that said the decision was made due to prison overcrowding. But Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir wrote on In his opinion, a wrong move, he added, since it took place “on the day two Jews were killed in an attack” in the West Bank.
In the last 10 days, Israeli forces have killed “450 Hamas terrorists” in Gaza.: This is what Israeli military spokesman Daniel Hagari said. “Since the beginning of the war,” he added, “we have eliminated over 13,000 terrorists.” The spokesman added that the army “has destroyed the military structures” of Hamas's “Khan Yunis Brigade” (in the south of the Gaza Strip). “dismantled” and completing work in the nearby districts of Amal and Abassan. In the north of the Strip, he added, Israeli forces were operating in the Shati refugee camp and the Zeitun district of Gaza City “based on new intelligence information.”
Tajani, stop the massacre of the Palestinians, release the hostages
“Italy's position yesterday was very clear: we are alarmed, concerned and condemn any violence against the civilian population, both Israeli and Palestinian. We strongly demand the release of the hostages and an end to the massacre of Palestinian civilians. We are in favor of a ceasefire to deliver humanitarian aid in quantities that will not lead to what happened yesterday” and “we have asked Israel to conduct a thorough investigation into the events to determine all responsibilities.” This said Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani in a press conference in Farnesina.
For humanitarian assistance, “I intend to bring together representatives of organizations such as the Red Cross, the FAO and the Red Crescent to see that we can coordinate humanitarian initiatives in favor of the Palestinian population” and “to continue this action in support of children who “for our country,” emphasized the minister.
In an interview with QN, Tajani had asked to “convince Israel and Hamas of an immediate ceasefire to allow the arrival of humanitarian aid and the release of the hostages.” “We call on the Netanyahu government to find out what happened in those hours and to protect the civilian population,” he continues. “At the same time, we plan to help the Palestinians through better coordination of aid sent to Gaza by humanitarian organizations: from the Red Cross to FAO”.
The US blocks the text condemning the massacre in Gaza at the United Nations
During the night, the United States blocked a statement at the UN Security Council meeting condemning the massacre of the crowd waiting for help in Gaza yesterday. According to diplomatic sources, the US refuses to mention Israel, but talks are continuing. In a text seen by AFP, Algeria submitted a draft statement to the Security Council expressing the “deep concern” of its 15 members and highlighting the responsibility of the “Israeli forces who opened fire.” “Fourteen members supported this text,” Palestine’s permanent observer to the United Nations, Riyad Mansour, assured after the meeting. “The parties are working on the wording to see if we can come to a statement,” said U.S. Deputy Ambassador Robert Wood, citing the possibility of an agreement at a later date.
“The problem is that we don't have all the facts,” he added, saying he wanted to find language that would guarantee that “the necessary culpability checks have been carried out.” The UN Secretary-General said he was “shocked” by these events, condemned them and called for an “effective independent investigation” to identify those responsible. “The humanitarian situation of the civilian population in the Gaza Strip is deteriorating day by day. We are facing an unprecedented catastrophe,” commented French Ambassador Nicolas de Rivière. “It is not the first time I have said it: the Security Council must assume all its responsibilities,” he added, reiterating his call for an “immediate humanitarian ceasefire.”
China “strongly condemns” the deaths of civilians in Gaza.
China said it “strongly condemns” the killing of dozens of Palestinians during an aid delivery in the northern Gaza Strip. “China is shocked by this incident and strongly condemns it,” Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said. “We express our sadness for the victims and our solidarity with the injured.”
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