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EU Commission’s Ribera Says Israel’s War on Gaza Is Genocide
EU Commission Vice President Teresa Ribera criticized the EU's divided response to Israel's Gaza war, noting over 63,000 deaths and widespread destruction since October 2023.
- On September 4, 2025, Teresa Ribera, European Commission Vice President, called Israel's military actions in Gaza a genocide during a Paris speech.
- Her statement followed Israel’s October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas and the ensuing war, which has killed over 63,000 Palestinians and displaced many in Gaza.
- Ribera criticized the European Union's failure to act cohesively amid protests and UN calls for ceasefire, urging continued efforts for peace and hostage liberation.
- She emphasized that the situation in Gaza reveals Europe's inability to present a united response, underscoring both the severe humanitarian impact and the political disagreements involved.
- The remarks mark the strongest EU official condemnation amid deep bloc divisions, while Israel rejects genocide claims and the EU Commission stops short of an official designation.
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·Dortmund, Germany
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