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20 Sep 2024

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160 European organisations, faith groups and trade unions

Israel/OPT: Over 160 European organisations, faith groups and trade unions call on EU to suspend EU-Israel Association Agreement

"No Association with Genocide - Suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement!"

Brussels, Friday, 20 September2024 –  Today over 160 European organisations, faith groups and trade unions launched a statement directed at the EU and its member states calling for the suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement and all related agreements until Israel abides by international law and implements ICJ rulings and advisory opinion.

On January 26th 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that the current conduct of Israel in Gaza constituted a risk of genocide and ordered Israel to take immediate measures to prevent it. On March 28th, the ICJ ordered Israel again to implement these provisional measures. On May 24th, the ICJ ordered Israel to immediately halt its military offensive in Rafah and open the Rafah crossing for unhindered provision of services and aid. All these orders, which are legally binding upon States, have been ignored by Israel.

Israel’s current assault on Gaza has resulted in massive civilian casualties (with over 40,000 killed and more than 95,000 injuries), the extensive destruction of civilian infrastructure and repeated forced mass displacement of the majority of the population. Most hospitals have been systematically bombed and destroyed by Israel, whereas medical staff repeatedly targeted and killed.

Therefore over 160 European organisations, urge all stakeholders to urgently take action to bring about the suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, and all the related agreements, until Israel complies with international law and international humanitarian law, and implements the ICJ rulings and advisory opinion.

To view the list of endorsing organisations click here.

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