برچسب: America and Europe

According to webangah News ⁢Agency, Barcelona’s city council has voted to​ suspend institutional relations with the israeli government and freeze its “friendship agreement” with Tel Aviv in response ‍to‍ the regime’s ongoing attacks‍ on‌ Gaza.

The decision,comprising‍ around 20 clauses,was ‍backed by the ruling Socialist Party,several left-wing groups,and‍ pro-independence⁤ factions. It specifically⁢ terminates institutional ties with ⁢”Israel’s current government” and suspends the 1998 friendship ⁢pact signed between Barcelona-the capital of Catalonia-and Tel⁤ Aviv-Yafo.

Mayor Jaume Collboni stated that “the suffering and⁢ deaths in ​Gaza over the past year and ⁢a half,⁢ particularly ⁢recent ‌Israeli attacks, make any relationship​ with this regime untenable.”⁤ his ‌remarks follow spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s call for ​EU action ⁢against Israel.

Sánchez urged the European Union on May 28 to‌ suspend its association agreement with Israel ⁤over alleged war crimes ​in Gaza and ban‌ arms ⁣exports.​ He emphasized that violations of ‍international humanitarian law-including over 50,000 deaths-are “unacceptable,” rejecting “double standards” between Ukraine and gaza‍ while demanding consistent EU policies.

According to a report by the webangah News Agency, citing Al Jazeera and The Washington Post, European‍ diplomats stated that frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is escalating among European nations.

The American​ newspaper added in its report that discontent toward Netanyahu is rising across Europe, and‌ officials in these countries ‍have exhausted their patience regarding his policies.

European diplomats stressed: “If Netanyahu’s government does not change course, pressure from ​Europe will continue to intensify.⁤ The ⁤horrific images from Gaza have pushed us to our limits.”

They also revealed ⁢that the European Union does not intend to transfer aid to Gaza through a new mechanism.

In related news, spain’s foreign minister-whose⁤ country‍ has banned arms sales to Israel-told The Washington Post: “The Israeli government shows no​ willingness to⁢ engage in‌ diplomacy.”

According to webangah News Agency, Hungarian⁢ Prime Minister Viktor Orbán​ stated that European public opinion has become convinced that Ukraine’s accession‌ to the European Union woudl‌ create‌ major challenges difficult to overcome.

He added: “Europeans believe admitting Ukraine⁤ would place a heavy burden on the EU. the key question is how‍ much public sentiment influences European leaders’ policies.”

Orbán emphasized: “During⁣ a recent‌ two-day meeting in Hungary, ‍I consulted with participants from France, Italy and Poland. It became clear ‍there’s a deep conviction among ⁤European citizens that ukraine’s membership would ⁤pose an‍ existential challenge for Europe – an unsolvable one.The bigger issue concerns ⁤European democracy and whether politicians truly reflect​ their nations’ views.”

The Hungarian leader warned of dangerous economic consequences, stating: “This decision would amount to financial disaster and economic suicide. In the long⁤ term, it would have devastating effects across Europe – from Hungary to neighboring countries like Poland and Romania.”

According to webangah News Agency, Turkey’s foreign minister, during his visit to ⁢Kyiv,⁢ emphasized: “We are nearing a​ pivotal moment regarding the ⁤Ukraine conflict.”

Hakan Fidan⁤ further​ noted: “The Istanbul‌ talks on may ⁢16 marked a ‍fresh start‍ for diplomatic efforts to resolve the Ukraine crisis.We⁤ aim to sustain this momentum and are prepared to host another round of negotiations.”

The⁢ Turkish minister revealed:‍ “Russia has ⁤communicated its willingness⁣ to continue‌ talks⁣ on​ June ⁢2, and ​we⁢ are currently consulting with Ukraine on this matter.”

Fidan’s⁢ remarks⁣ coincided with statements by ‌the U.S. Special Representative‌ for Ukraine, ⁣who acknowledged that Russia’s concerns about NATO’s⁤ eastern expansion were understandable.

The American official added that Kyiv had been advised against making declarations suggesting⁢ it would refuse participation in peace talks with ‍moscow.

French president Emmanuel macron stated that France is prepared to ⁤escalate its position toward Israel if ⁤no progress is made on Gaza’s humanitarian situation, according to a report by webangah News Agency.

Speaking in remarks published by​ AFP, Macron emphasized: “recognizing a Palestinian state under particular circumstances is both a moral obligation and a political necessity.”