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EU Ministers Urge Action on Israel's Human Rights Violations

4/18/2026

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Irish Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee, with Spanish and Slovene counterparts, urged EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas to address Israel's actions.
They criticized Israel's approval of the death penalty as a violation of human rights.
The joint letter highlights Palestinian oppression and urges the EU to uphold its moral responsibilities and address double standards.
It cites Gaza War conduct, which the EU found likely breaches human rights obligations.

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Irish Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee, with Spanish and Slovene counterparts, urged EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas to address Israel's actions.
They criticized Israel's approval of the death penalty as a violation of human rights.
The joint letter highlights Palestinian oppression and urges the EU to uphold its moral responsibilities and address double standards.
It cites Gaza War conduct, which the EU found likely breaches human rights obligations.