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Amnesty Chief Slams EU's Silence on Israel's Violations

7/18/2025

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Callamard Condemns EU

Agnès Callamard, Secretary General of Amnesty International, fiercely condemned the EU's inaction on Israel's human rights violations, calling it disgraceful. She urged Ireland to push forward the Occupied Territories Bill to halt trade with Israeli settlements, emphasizing that the EU's silence risks complicity in the suffering of Palestinians.

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Fajon Opposes Israel

Slovenia's Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon announced the EU's decisive action against Israeli officials Ben Gvir and Smotrich, whose controversial views have sparked global outrage. In solidarity, Slovenia and five other nations firmly oppose territorial changes in Gaza. President Natasa Pirc Musar urges the EU to take a stronger stand against the unfolding humanitarian crisis.

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Historical Context

In 2005, the United Nations General Assembly established the Human Rights Council to address global human rights issues. Recent reports indicate that 1.5 million Palestinians face severe restrictions due to Israeli policies. The condemnation from Agnès Callamard and Slovenia's Foreign Minister highlights a growing international demand for accountability regarding human rights violations, emphasizing the EU's critical role in addressing humanitarian crises.

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Callamard Condemns EU

Agnès Callamard, Secretary General of Amnesty International, fiercely condemned the EU's inaction on Israel's human rights violations, calling it disgraceful. She urged Ireland to push forward the Occupied Territories Bill to halt trade with Israeli settlements, emphasizing that the EU's silence risks complicity in the suffering of Palestinians.

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