Europe’s silence on Gaza is complicity: Ex-envoys warn
To the Presidents of the European Council, the European Commission, and the European Parliament, and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union,
To the Heads of Government and Foreign Ministers of the EU Member States,
We, 58 former ambassadors of the European Union, were appalled and outraged by the slaughter of innocent Israelis and hostage taking on October 7, 2023 by Hamas and others. No cause can justify such acts, and we condemn them outright.
Today, however, we are witnessing the horrifying spectacle of Israel carrying out, on a daily basis, atrocity crimes against the Palestinian people – above all in Gaza, but also in the occupied West Bank, amounting to a systematic campaign of brutalisation, dehumanisation, and displacement.
Sweden calls on EU to suspend trade pact with Israel: PM
Ulf Kristersson, the prime minister of Sweden, has called on the European Union to suspend the trade section of its association agreement with Israel over its conduct of the war in Gaza.
“The situation in Gaza is absolutely appalling, and Israel is failing to fulfil its most basic obligations and agreements on emergency aid,” he said on X.
“Sweden therefore demands that the EU freeze the trade section of the association agreement as soon as possible,” Kristersson added while also calling on the Israeli government to allow “unhindered humanitarian aid into Gaza”.
Talks on two-state solution must begin: Germany’s top diplomat
Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul says the recognition of a Palestinian state comes more at the end of the negotiations for a two-state solution but that process must begin now, warning Berlin would respond to “unilateral steps”.
“A negotiated two-state solution remains the only path that can offer people on both sides a life in peace, security, and dignity,” he said in a statement issued shortly before departing for Israel and the Palestinian territories.
“For Germany, the recognition of a Palestinian state comes more at the end of that process. But such a process must begin now,” Wadephul added.
No, the genocide and starvation must end first. You're using the two-state solution talks to deflect from the immediate catastrophe. 
Malnourished Palestinian babies and children in Gaza are receiving limited medical treatment due to a shortage of baby formula and medicine
Portugal to consider recognizing Palestinian state in September: PM
The Portuguese government will consult the president and parliament on the question of recognising the State of Palestine at the UN in September, Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s office says.
Portugal “is considering recognition of the Palestinian state, as part of a procedure that could be concluded during the high-level week of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, to be held in New York in September”, the statement said.
Another one suddenly joining the bandwagon instead of addressing the genocide in full progress.
