He added: “We have decided to impose sanctions on Iran because we want to send a clear message” after the attack on Israel. “The idea is to target companies that play a role in manufacturing drones and missiles.”. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said it was important that Israel not respond with a “large-scale attack.”
In the tenth report, this European official wrote that “the European Union condemns the attack” and called for “maximum restraint” to avoid escalating tensions in the Middle East, which were already high due to the Israeli incursion into Gaza.
Charles Michel appealed on the social media network that “every effort must be made to help achieve stability in the region and avoid escalation, and we call on all parties to exercise the utmost restraint.”
The European Union condemns the Iranian attack on Israel.
Every effort must be made to help stabilize the region and avoid escalation.
We call on all parties to exercise maximum restraint.#Yoko We are committed to working with partners to end the crisis in Gaza, including through:…
– Charles Michel (@CharlesMichel) April 17, 2024
Regarding Gaza, the President of the European Council emphasized this “It is committed to cooperating with its partners to put an end to the crisis,” specifically through “an immediate ceasefire.”The unconditional release of hostages and ensuring unimpeded humanitarian access.
“Total solidarity” with Israel
In the text that emerged from the first two days of the summit, the heads of state and government of the 27 member states “strongly and unequivocally” condemned Tehran’s attack on Tel Aviv last Saturday and reiterated “Its full solidarity with the Israeli people and its commitment to the security of this country and regional stability.”.
The discussion came after Iran's missile and drone attack on Israel last weekend, which led to a discussion of the situation in the region being included on the meeting's agenda.
Also in the final text, as announced by Charles Michel, the leaders repeated this “Its commitment to cooperate with partners to end the humanitarian crisis” in GazaThe Israeli attack shows no sign of calm.
This Thursday is the second and final day of the extraordinary summit and will be devoted to the European Union economy. This is it The first summit of the new Portuguese Prime MinisterLouis Montenegro.
A meeting between the 27 foreign ministers is scheduled to be held on Monday, where sanctions against Iran will continue to be discussed.
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