Spain's prime minister Pedro Sánchez and Ireland's Taoiseach Leo Varadkar have asked EU to take serious action against Israel for alleged violations of international law in Gaza

Spain's prime minister Pedro Sánchez and Ireland's Taoiseach Leo Varadkar have asked the European Commission to "undertake an urgent review" of the EU-Israel agreement in light of the war in Gaza and the worsening humanitarian crisis.

In a letter they sent to EU, they said:

"The horrendous terrorist attacks committed by Hamas and other armed groups do not, and cannot, justify any breaches of (international humanitarian law) in the military response, with the resulting consequences for the civilian population of Gaza," Sánchez and Varadkar write.

"We have made clear view (sic) that, to prevent further irreversible harm to the people of Gaza, an immediate humanitarian ceasefire is urgently required."

"We ask that the Commission undertake an urgent review of whether Israel is complying with its obligations, including under the EU-Israel Association Agreement, which makes respect for human rights and democratic principles an essential element of the relationship," Sánchez and Varadkar say.

The EU received the letter and said "We do urge all sides (to) respect international law and we note that there must be accountability for violations of international law," the spokesperson said.

"The EU consistently underlines the importance of ensuring the protection of all civilians and at all times in line with international humanitarian law and it deplores all loss of civilian lives. The EU continues to pass this message in all its statements but also as well bilaterally in its contacts with the Israeli authorities."

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