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We need an immediate #ceasefire now! #gaza #israel #hamas #israelhamaswar #palestine #war #truce

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,Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/eudebates MEP Chris MacManus: We need an immediate ceasefire now. We need the immediate release of all hostages now. We need the international community to intervene and bring all to the negotiating table. We need to sit down for real and meaningful talks that can deliver a two-state solution built on peace and trust. Only then can there be a just and durable peace in the region with a free and sovereign Palestine. Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/eudebates Parliament has condemned Hamas’ attacks against Israel while expressing serious concern over the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. In the resolution adopted in October with 500 votes in favour, 21 against and 24 abstentions, MEPs strongly condemn the brutal attacks, express their support to Israel and its people and underline the need to “eliminate the terrorist organisation Hamas” . They also call for the immediate release of all hostages kidnapped by Hamas and recognise Israel’s right to self-defence “as enshrined in and constrained by international law” . As such, any actions by Israel must strictly comply with international humanitarian law, the text states. Parliament also stresses that both the attacks by Hamas and the Israeli response risk reinforcing a cycle of violence in the region. MEPs therefore call for a “humanitarian pause” of the fighting and stress that attacking civilians and civilian infrastructure, including UN workers, medical workers and journalists, is a serious violation of international law. Following Hamas’ deadly attack against Israel on 7 October 2023, which claimed the lives of around 1 200 people and resulted in more than 200 people being taken hostage, Israel declared war against the terrorist group. It began striking the Gaza Strip from the air, later sending ground forces into the sealed-off coastal enclave. According to the Hamas-run health ministry, more than 14 000 Palestinians have so far been killed. EU leaders increasingly back a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza The dire humanitarian situation in Gaza is prompting more European Union countries to support the idea of a humanitarian cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hamas. Stay connected with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eudebates.tv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/eudebates Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eudebates.tv/ #eudebates the unique initiative aiming to promote debate, dialogue, knowledge, participation and communication among citizens. #Israel #Gaza #truce #hostages #Palestine #hostage #Netanyahu #Jerusalem #Palestinians #MiddleEast #gazawar #Hamas #war #Hamas #massacre #israelpalestineconflict #israelhamaswar

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Russian troops left a trail of death and destruction in Bucha Ukraine! #WarCrimes #vonderleyen

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Putin risks the future of Russia! Von der Leyen

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,This is a fight of democracies against authoritarian regimes. Putin tries to deny the existence of Ukraine, but what he risks instead is the future of Russia. Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/eudebates On Twitter, EU chief Usula von der Leyen said Ukraine was 'taking notable steps forward to meet our recommendations, while at the same time fighting an invasion.' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday, February 2, that his war-torn country deserved to start talks "this year" on joining the European Union. "I believe that Ukraine deserves to start negotiations on EU membership this year," Zelensky said Thursday after talks with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen. He said further integration with the European bloc would inspire Ukrainians and give them "motivation" to fight against Russian troops. On Friday, Kyiv hosts a high-profile EU-Ukraine summit. In June last year, EU leaders granted candidate status to Ukraine, just months after Russian President Vladimir Putin sent troops to the pro-Western country. But the path to full membership remains long despite Kyiv's bullishness, and could take years. French President Emmanuel Macron warned last May it could take "decades" before Ukraine meets the criteria and achieves full membership. Zelensky said that Ukrainian and EU officials had a "mutual" understanding. "Only together a strong Ukraine and a strong European Union can protect the life we value," Zelensky said. "And that our further integration must give energy and motivation to our people to fight against any obstacles and threats." 'Never been closer' The Ukrainian leader also said that global pressure on Russia must be increased. "The enemy is at a specific stage when Russia's strategic defeat is already clear," he said. "But tactically, they still have the resources to attempt offensive actions." On Twitter, von der Leyen said Ukraine was "taking notable steps forward to meet our recommendations, while at the same time fighting an invasion." "We have never been closer," she said, noting that "We are also working on extending tariff-free access to our market." The talks Thursday came a day after Ukraine expanded its anti-corruption efforts by raiding the residences of an oligarch and a former interior minister, a key issue for Kyiv to secure approval to join the EU. Von der Leyen said at a press conference with Zelensky that she was "comforted" to see that the corruption crackdown was delivering "tangible results". Stay connected with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eudebates.tv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/eudebates Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eudebates.tv/ #eudebates the unique initiative aiming to promote debate, dialogue, knowledge, participation and communication among citizens. #Ukraine #war #Zelensky #Russia #sanctions #inflation #Energy #war #Russia #GAS #pipeline #pipelines #VonderLeyen