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Javier Solana,
EU High Representative for the CFSP,
strongly condemns escalating violence in the Palestinian
territories
Javier Solana, European Union High Representative for the
Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), condemned today
the escalation of violence in the Palestinian territories:
"I am deeply concerned with the spiral of violence in the
Palestinian territories and in particular in the Gaza strip.
I condemn the great number of innocent victims caused by the
latest violence. Israel has the right to defend itself
against terrorism but the resort to force must be
proportionate. I appeal to them to refrain from unnecessary
destruction of houses and other infrastructures. This can
only contribute to aggravating the humanitarian situation of
the Palestinian population.
I strongly condemn the rocket attacks against Israeli
civilians from Gaza. I urge the Palestinian Authority to do
its outmost to prevent future terrorist attacks and the
activities of terrorist groups. I urge them to implement the
necessary reforms in their security structures to
significantly improve the situation in the territories.
I urge both sides to resume their bilateral security
co-operation."
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