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Javier solana on killing abdel aziz al-Rantissi
Comments by Javier SOLANA, EU High Representative for the
CFSP,following the killing of Abdel-Aziz al-Rantissi Javier
Solana, EU High Representative for the Common Foreign and
Security Policy (CFSP), made the following comments after
today's action by Israeli forces in Gaza:
"The European Union has consistently condemned
extra-judicial killings.Israel has a right to protect its
citizens from terrorist attacks, but actions of this type
are not only unlawful, they are not conducive to lowering
tension. This is particularly the case in a moment when the
international community - as it will at the upcoming Quartet
meeting - is examining ways to support Prime Minister
Sharon's Gaza disengagement plan
provided certain conditions are met.
Discussing the disengagement proposals at the meeting of
European ministers today in Ireland, we urged an end to
violence and terrorism as well as the resumption of a
cease-fire embracing all parties and groups. Today's action
will not facilitate a positive outcome of this process." |