King of Spain: We Cannot Remain Silent Against Civilian Killings in Gaza
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Al Jazeera via Mehr News Agency, King Felipe VI of Spain stated today, Wednesday, during his speech at the 80th United Nations General Assembly that they will not remain silent in the face of atrocities occurring in Gaza. “We cannot stay silent nor close our eyes to the destruction of schools and hospitals along with the killing and starving of civilians in Gaza,” he saeid. He called for an immediate end to ongoing killings in the Gaza Strip. “We urge Israel to end violations of human rights. The international community must take obligation for a two-state solution and a just peace.Our recognition of Palestine should support achieving regional peace. We will continue backing efforts toward a just and lasting peace based on international law,” he added.
King Felipe VI continued by emphasizing that human dignity is non-negotiable. “A world without standards is an unknown territory-a return to medieval times,” he warned. ”Peace in Europe is impractical without justice and accountability.” He affirmed that the United Nations remains not only useful but essential in today’s world.
He further asserted: “We call on israel to stop killings in Gaza and respect international humanitarian laws both there and in the West bank. We cannot ignore widespread civilian casualties along with hunger and forced displacement affecting hundreds of thousands across Gaza.” He demanded unimpeded humanitarian aid deliveries, a ceasefire, and prisoner releases. “It is challenging for us to grasp what Israel is doing in Gaza; we call on them immediately to halt these massacres,” he said before appealing directly: “Stop slaughtering people who have endured suffering throughout their history.”
King Felipe VI also addressed Russia’s role by stating that Moscow waging an unjust war against Ukraine while reaffirming Spain’s commitment to support peace efforts.
