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"Mr President, let me first clearly state that the Commission has consistently and forcefully expressed its utmost concern for the humanitarian situation in Gaza. My predecessor, Louis Michel, went to Gaza immediately after Operation Cast Lead. He eye-witnessed violations on both sides and he spoke up against those.
We in the Commission are very keen that two issues should always be high on our agenda. First: the necessity for full respect of international humanitarian law by all parties; second: the necessity to ensure that humanitarian relief efforts can actually reach the people in Gaza.
Since the conflict in January last year, the EU has made it clear that we will closely follow investigations into alleged violations of international humanitarian law, and the Commission has underlined and continues to stress the importance of accountability and countering impunity for violations of international law.
In the context of the Middle East peace process, respect for human rights and international humanitarian law is as important today as ever – and maybe even more important than ever.
For the EU to be a credible player in the peace process, it is necessary to demonstrate that it applies the EU’s fundamental values in all contexts and that it complies with the international-law
consistently at any point and on any issue. Let me again reiterate in support of the Presidency that a common EU line on the Goldstone issue would be a very important step in this direction."@en1
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