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Spain’s PM: No impunity for Israel despite Gaza ceasefire
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says the deal ending the fighting in Gaza should not mean Israel’s conduct in the war should be forgotten, saying “there cannot be impunity”.
Speaking to Cadena SER, Sanchez said, “There are open proceedings at the International Criminal Court. The main actors of the genocide will have to answer to justice.”
He added Madrid is open to participation in any peacekeeping force sent to Gaza and reconstruction efforts. Last month Spain announced sweeping measures against Israel including a total arms embargo.
‘Wide-ranging, long-running task’ to put Gaza back together
The situation in Gaza remains desperate because of the level of destruction inflicted by Israeli attacks on civilian infrastructure including hospitals, drinking water facilities, and sewage systems.
“While we are attempting to get in as many items as we can, and other international organisations are also doing this, it is a response that will take weeks rather than days to respond to the widespread damage,” said Sarah Davies, a spokesperson from the International Committee of the Red Cross.
While the cessation of hostilities is welcome, Davies noted “this doesn’t mean things change overnight in Gaza”.
“This is going to take weeks, months, if not years to get back to the standard of functioning that it was prior to two years ago. It really is a wide-ranging and long-running task ahead of us,” she told Al Jazeera.
EU seeks more sway in US-backed ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza recovery: Report
The European Union should “maximise its leverage” in Gaza’s recovery and join the US-proposed “Board of Peace” to temporarily oversee the enclave’s governance, a news report says.
The recommendation was made by the EU’s diplomatic service in a letter seen by Reuters news agency. The “Board of Peace” was highlighted in President Trump’s peace plan.
The document urged more clarity on “essential elements” of Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan, including the role Palestinians will play.
“The EU should be a member of the future Board of Peace oversight body in order to influence strategic choices,” the letter said.
EU ministers are meeting in Luxembourg next week to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East.
You mean the future board of occupation / colonization of Gaza.
