Commission’s Ribera blasts Israel’s potential full Gaza takeover:
The EU’s second-most powerful politician has sharply criticized Israel’s reported plan to ...
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EU Slams Israel’s Plan to Seize Gaza FullyVice President Ribera condemned Netanyahu’s August 2025 move amid worsening humanitarian crisis and hostage risks in Gaza.
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- Teresa Ribera described Netanyahu’s plan for full control over Gaza as an unacceptable provocation.
- Reports indicate Netanyahu supports expanding military operations despite potential harm to hostages held by Hamas.
- The EU demands hostage release, a ceasefire, full humanitarian access, and respect for human rights.
- United Nations agencies warn of famine in Gaza as the EU urges urgent political action based on foundational values.
No excuses. The demands are simple and obvious: liberation of hostages, ceasefire, full access to humanitarian aid, full respect to human rights, transparency and condemn of the horrifying use of violence and starvation.— Teresa Ribera, European Commission Vice President, criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans for full control over the Gaza Strip on social media.
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