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Ireland and Spain are insisting that Israel give an explanation to the Twenty-seven for the “unacceptable” situation in Gaza

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares, and his Irish colleague, Michael Martin, have stressed that Israel will give an explanation to the Twenty-Seven at a future meeting for the “unacceptable” situation in Gaza, as well as the escalation Will happen. Pressure on the Commission to review Israel’s compliance with human rights obligations under the Association Agreement.

In statements ahead of a meeting of EU foreign and defense ministers in Luxembourg, Spain’s foreign minister stressed he would bring the request up again at the meeting. “The request is still on the table, as it was when the presidents sent the letter,” he said of the government-led initiative led by President Pedro Sanchez and former Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar.

Along the same lines, his Irish counterpart has reiterated that he will bring to the meeting a request to review the Association Agreement after condemning that “what is happening in Gaza is completely unacceptable from a humanitarian point of view.” Martin has stressed that humanitarian law has been violated in Gaza and condemned that continued bombardment is “beyond comprehension” given the level of destruction in the enclave.

In addition to calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Strip and increased humanitarian aid, Madrid and Dublin share a strategy to advance the recognition of the state of Palestine, something Alberes reiterated will serve to create a solution supported by the two states. International community. “It is necessary to defend the two-state solution and make it irreversible,” Albarés argued, pointing out that it would bring lasting peace and stop the cycle of violence.

Ireland is Spain’s main partner in the diplomatic campaign to build a common front in Europe to recognize Palestine. Sánchez is on a tour that has seen him maintain contact with the leaders of Norway, Ireland, Portugal and Slovenia to pursue recognition, following his announced intention to step down in the first half of the year.