6주차｜국제 정치·외교_이지수_ Kaja Kallas Israel/Gaza Ceasefire Speech

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Title: Israel/Gaza Ceasefire: Speech by High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas

Speaker: Kaja Kallas(유럽 집행위원회 부위원장)

Date: 01.04. 2025

https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/israelgaza-ceasefire-speech-high-representativevice-president-kaja-kallas-ep-plenary-dramatic_en

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Glossary

1. European Council: 유럽 이사회 (EU의 최고위급 회의체)

2. Gaza strip: 가자지구

3. Arab Plan : 아랍권의 가자지구 재건안

4. Yad Vashem: 야드바솀 (예루살렘의 홀로코스트 추모센터)

5. EU Border Assistance mission in Rafah : EU 라파 국경지원단

6. EU Police Mission : EU 경찰지원단

7. Two-State solution : 두 국가 해법 (이스라엘과 독립된 팔레스타인 국가가 각각 안전하게 공존하도록 하자는 분쟁 해결 방안)

8. West Bank: (요르단강) 서안 지구 (이스라엘과 접한 팔레스타인 동부 지역)

9. interlocutors: 대화 상대, 협상 상대, 관계자들

10. Palestinian Authority: 팔레스타인 자치정부

11.UNRWA : 유엔 팔레스타인 난민구호기구

12. EUBAM Rafah mission: EU 라파 국경지원단 (5번과 상동)

13. Rafah Crossing Point: 라파 국경검문소

Script

Honourable President,

Honourable Members of the European Parliament,

Last week I visited the Middle East.

The visit came at a particularly volatile time, just days after the breakdown of the ceasefire in Gaza, which has caused an appalling loss of life.

Through this visit I wanted to send a clear sign of the European Union’s commitment to de-escalation and support for an immediate ceasefire.

My message was clear: in a new war, both sides lose.

I had the chance to pass clear messages underscoring the European Union’s priorities for Gaza, as stated by European Union leaders at the European Council in March:

the release of all hostages; an immediate return to the ceasefire; and the resumption of humanitarian aid deliveries at scale into the Gaza strip.

I started my visit in Egypt, where I met with Egyptian foreign minister to discuss bilateral and regional topics.

I also met with a committee of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers, with whom we issued a joint statement on the Arab Plan for Gaza.

I then travelled to Israel to meet the Israeli president, the Israeli foreign minister and the leader of the Israeli opposition

I also met the relatives of hostages held by Hamas, and paid a visit to Yad Vashem. 

In Palestine, I met the Palestinian president and prime minister.

I also met with the Heads of the EU Border Assistance mission in Rafah and our EU Police Mission, to express my appreciation for the work of the two missions.

The resumption of negotiations is the most viable way to find a way forward and get the hostages out.

I reiterated the European Union’s full support to the efforts of the negotiators. 

It is clear that violence only feeds more violence. 

The Arab Plan, albeit still not conclusive on some very important issues of governance, security and cost-sharing, remains relevant even in the context of resumed hostilities.

And I was clear on the Two-State solution, as the only way to reach sustainable peace and security for Israel, the Palestinians, and the region.

The European Union has repeatedly stated that there must be no role for Hamas in Gaza’s governance.

The popular protests ongoing in Gaza are an important development. Gazans are making their voices heard to try to shape a better future. 

In the West Bank, another serious situation is unfolding, which I also raised with my interlocutors during my visit.

The Israeli operation against armed militants in the refugee camps of the Northern West Bank has led to casualties, displacement of some 40,000 Palestinians and the destruction of vital civilian infrastructure. 

In parallel, settler violence, the approval of new settlements, evictions, demolitions, and forced transfers of Palestinians are increasing.

All these actions are seriously undermining the viability of the Palestinian Authority, but also causing harm to the Palestinian people.

Honourable Members,

The European Union is the biggest donor of aid too Palestinians in Gaza and occupied West Bank.

The European Union is playing its part to try to ease the difficult situation in the occupied territories. Just three examples: 

First, through our humanitarian aid.

The Commission announced initial funding of 120 million euro for Gaza in 2025.

This brings the total to over 450 million euro since 2023.

Our partners on the ground worked tirelessly to fill the warehouses in Gaza during the two-month ceasefire.

The European Union also remains committed in its support to UNRWA. 

Second, at the request of all parties, our EUBAM Rafah mission was reactivated at the Rafah Crossing Point.

It helped more than 4,000 people to cross the border, including more than 1,600 requiring medical attention, during the temporary ceasefire. 

The resumed hostilities led to the closure of the Rafah Crossing Point, but the mission is ready to return when conditions allow, and they are also ready to help to give the humanitarian aid.

Thirdly, in the context of seeking stability of the West Bank, but also in the view of the Palestinian Authority’s return to Gaza, the European Union will continue to provide support to the Palestinian Authority linked with reforms.

The first-ever High-Level Dialogue with the Palestinian Authority is also in two weeks’ time and it represents a significant milestone in our relations with the Palestinians.

It is also the occasion to discuss all of these issues, in the presence of European Union Ministers, and confirm‎ our support to peace in the region.

Thank you.