The EU on Thursday strongly condemned the killing of a seven-month-old Palestinian by an Israeli soldier in the occupied West Bank, demanding accountability and the protection of civilians, Anadolu reports.
“Let me strongly condemn on behalf of the EU the killing of a seven-month-old baby by an Israeli soldier in the West Bank on Friday, the 5th of June,” European Commission spokesperson Anouar El Anouni said during the Commission’s briefing in Brussels in response to Anadolu’s question.
El Anouni said the EU urges Israel to conduct an “independent, timely and thorough investigation” into the incident and to ensure accountability.
He also urged the Israeli government to comply with obligations under international law to protect Palestinians living in the occupied territory.
“That level of violence that we have been seeing in Gaza and the West Bank is unacceptable. Any violence against children, including killing and maiming of children, must come to an end, and we do reiterate the utmost importance of ensuring the protection of civilians at all times and in accordance with international law,” he said.
