Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on extra-judicial killings

Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on extra-judicial killings

Date: 13/02/2001
Policy area: General affairs
News item: CFSP statements

The European Union deplores the practice of so-called "eliminations" or extra-judicial killings of Palestinians carried out by Israeli security forces. On 21 January 2001 a demarche reflecting this concern was made to the Israeli Foreign Ministry. The existence of such a policy was later confirmed by the Israeli side. On 13 February a new extra-judicial killing was carried out in Gaza.

The European Union reiterates its strongly held opinion that Israel's policy in this regard is unacceptable and contrary to the rule of law. The European Union urges Israel to cease this practice and thus respect international law.

The European Union believes that extra-judicial killings are an obstacle to peace and could provoke further violence.

The European Union reiterates its deep concern about the chain of violent events during the last months and holds that it is the responsibility of the Israeli as well as of the Palestinian authorities to do their utmost to prevent actions resulting in new victims.

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