Peace Can't Wait: EU Diplomat Calls for Bold Action
Josep Borrell, the EU's foreign policy chief, dropped a truth bomb at UN meetings this week: Waiting for calm to pursue Middle East peace is 'utopian.' ๐ฅ 'Start building the two-state solution NOW,' he told global leaders, comparing delayed diplomacy to 'trying to fix a leaky boat after itโs already sunk.' ๐ข๐จ
Casualty Count Sparks Outcry
Borrell slammed recent attacks in Lebanon โ linked to escalating Israel-Gaza tensions โ that killed 700+ people. ๐จ 'Civilian deaths canโt be justified as self-defense,' he declared, urging accountability. Meanwhile, the EU pledged $411M to UNRWA to aid Palestinian refugees, calling it 'lifeline money for 5.9 million people.' ๐
The Bigger Picture
While bombs still fall, Borrellโs message cuts through: Peace-building and ceasefire efforts MUST happen simultaneously. ๐ฑ His push comes as global frustration grows over repeated cycles of violence โ but will world leaders listen? ๐ค๐ฌ
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EU's chief diplomat urges swift action on two-state solution
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