Aga Labib, the European Commissioner for Crisis Resolution, considered that achieving a lasting peace in the Gaza Strip may be difficult without a change in the Israeli leadership.
Noting that some Israeli politicians, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, fundamentally reject the two-state solution,
Which complicates any real efforts towards a peaceful settlement.
Netanyahu’s statements are unacceptable
In an interview with Politico, Lapid said Netanyahu’s comments were “unacceptable” from someone who holds the position of prime minister.
Expressing doubts about his seriousness about seeking peace.
She added, “It is true that he has so far adhered to the ceasefire
, but we are fully aware of his explicit opposition to the two-state solution.”
The European Commissioner called on the European Union to adopt more effective pressure tools.
Stressing the need for the EU to be prepared to impose sanctions on
Israel or suspend some provisions of the trade partnership agreement between the two parties.
Denunciation statements
“The past two years have proven that we need real pressure,
not just statements of condemnation,” Labib stressed.
Regarding the Israeli military operations in Gaza,
Labib refrained from describing them as “genocide.”
Pointing out that such a description is the sole prerogative of international courts,
It is not the role of politicians to make such judgments.
