PACE's Position on Gaza Condemned by Cypriot MP as Encouraging War Crimes

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Cypriot MP George Loukaides has criticized the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) for its stance on the Gaza conflict, stating that its call for no ceasefire until Israel dismantles Hamas is tantamount to encouraging war crimes. Loukaides, a member of the Cypriot delegation to PACE, made his comments during a meeting in Paris to discuss the situation in the Middle East. The PACE report under scrutiny has been criticized for failing to condemn the Israeli army's actions in Gaza and the West Bank, instead adopting a resolution that calls for a ceasefire only after Israel has dismantled Hamas.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has been criticized for its stance on the Gaza conflict, with Cypriot MP George Loukaides accusing it of encouraging war crimes.
  • Loukaides believes that PACE's call for no ceasefire until Israel dismantles Hamas is unjust and contradicts the organization's principles and values.
  • The PACE report has been criticized for failing to condemn the Israeli army's actions in Gaza and the West Bank.
  • Cypriot MP George Loukaides is calling for a renewed report to clearly condemn the Israeli government for its crimes in Gaza and the West Bank.
  • Loukaides is advocating for an immediate ceasefire, immediate de-escalation of operations, and the return of hostages and release of political prisoners.

Statistics:

  • Almost a year has passed since the genocide in Gaza began.
  • The Israeli army has been accused of committing war crimes in Gaza and the West Bank.
  • According to Loukaides, the PACE resolution 2524 (2024) has been criticized for its stance on the Gaza conflict.

Sources:

  • House of Representatives (Cypriot Press Release)
  • Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) report 2524 (2024).