Summit: “27” agreement regarding the war between Israel and Hamas

They reached an agreement Thursday evening 27 leaders Member states in the outcomes of the Middle East Summit. The focus of disagreement was whether it should be referred to as a “humanitarian pause” or a “humanitarian pause.”

As broadcast by ERT, on Conclusions It was emphasized that “the European Union expresses… Deep anxiety Her her Aggravation Ha The humanitarian situation in Gaza It calls for continuity, speed, safe and smooth Humanitarian access And help reach those in need through all necessary measures, including Humanitarian corridors and stops for humanitarian needs».

Mitsotakis: “Only a political solution will create the conditions for long-term peace”

“Greece’s position expressed today is very clear and can be summarized in four central points,” Mr. Mitsotakis noted in his statement.First, Israel has the right to legitimate self-defense, always in accordance with international and humanitarian law. He accepted one A terrorist attack with unprecedented brutality “It clearly has an obligation to respond to protect the safety of its citizens.” Summit meeting Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

“secondly, We attach great importance to the humanitarian crisisWhich was revealed today in Gaza strip. That’s why I absolutely believe it The need to open humanitarian corridors Since this is necessary, there must be a humanitarian truce as well, so that civilians can be protected, and necessary supplies can reach those who are being crushed today in these millstones. conflict “It is about being able to protect as many human lives as possible,” the Prime Minister added.

“I will never tire of saying that, Hamas is a terrorist organization He stressed that “this decision does not express the just demands of the Palestinian people.”

“The third point is our commitment To ensure that this conflict does not escalateso you get Uncontrollable dimensions affecting the Middle East“The Prime Minister pointed out. “The fourth point Greece remains strongly committed to the two-state solution to address the Palestinian problem“, He said.

He said, “Only in the end will a political solution be able to create conditions for long-term peace in the broader region, and I will have the opportunity this afternoon to speak by telephone with President Abbas and convey to him the firm positions of Greek foreign policy.” “, is Don.

“We call for increased resources allocated to migrationGreece needs More support Because it is the first receiving country,” the Prime Minister said, referring to immigration.

“More resources are needed in Solidarity Fund“, he said then. “There is a need to strengthen the budget to strengthen the affected countries From severe weather events“, he added.

Prime Minister’s full statement

The European Council is meeting at a very critical juncture for developments in the greater Middle East. Greece’s position, which will be reflected even today, is very clear and can be summarized in four central points.

• First, Israel has the right to legitimate self-defense, always in accordance with international and humanitarian law. It has been subjected to a terrorist attack with unprecedented ferocity, and it clearly has an obligation to respond to protect the safety of its citizens.
• Secondly, we attach great importance to the humanitarian crisis that has unfolded today in the Gaza Strip. That is why I consider it absolutely essential that humanitarian corridors are opened, and if necessary, there should be a “humanitarian truce,” so that civilians can be protected, and so that necessary supplies can reach those who are currently being crushed in the war. The millstone of this conflict and to be able to protect as many human lives as possible.
• I will not tire of saying that Hamas is a terrorist organization and does not express the just demands of the Palestinian people.
• Point Three: It is our duty to ensure that this conflict does not escalate to uncontrollable proportions and affect the Middle East.
• Point Four: Greece remains strongly committed to the two-state solution to address the Palestinian problem. Ultimately, only a political solution can create the conditions for long-term peace in the broader region. In fact, this afternoon, I will have the opportunity to speak by phone with President Abbas and convey to him the standing positions of Greek foreign policy.

Now, in addition to Middle East issues, at the beginning of our session we will also be concerned with reviewing the European Union budget and the Multiannual Financial Framework. Greece comes to this discussion with crystallized positions, which are fully coordinated with the European Commission’s proposal.

We are quite confident that $50 billion will be spent to support Ukraine, but at the same time we call for increased resources allocated to migration. Greece is the first receiving country and needs more European support to deal with the migration problem. But at the same time the resources allocated to the EU Solidarity Fund should be increased. Greece has been tested by natural disasters this summer, and it is quite clear that the European Union has not allocated enough resources to be able to support countries affected by the climate crisis. For this reason, there will be a need to strengthen the budget to finance this fund.

Finally, I would like to make special mention of the European Central Bank Governors’ meeting held in Greece. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to speak with European central bank governors and present the very important progress that Greece has achieved over the years.

Let me talk about the level of investment we have achieved and the fact that everyone is aware of this huge effort that the country has made to escape the difficult years and become a champion of European development.

This effort is not the effort of one government alone. It is a total effort of the Greek people, so Ms. Lagarde also welcomed it. This gives us the strength to be able to proceed more quickly with the necessary reforms, for a faster rapprochement with the European Union, and to improve the disposable income of Greek citizens, so that all of us, all Greeks, can look at the right situation. The future is more optimistic.