EU Commission President condemned violence by extremists in the West Bank. In an interview, EU's Josep Borrell refrained from labeling Israel's actions in Gaza as war crimes, stating it's within the ICC's jurisdiction. However, he acknowledged Hamas' actions on October 7th as war crimes. This has sparked backlash and criticism on social media, particularly after a viral Al Jazeera Arabic interview.
The EU's Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell faces social media backlash after a viral Al Jazeera Arabic interview. He labels Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel a war crime, but when questioned about Israel's attacks on Gaza, he responds, 'I'm not a lawyer.'" ⤵️ https://t.co/e07nvaxtcb
If double standards was a person: AJ: Do you consider what Israel's doing to be war crimes? EU's Josep Borrell: I'm not a lawyer... AJ: Is the EU position that what Hamas did are war crimes? Borrell: YES. We consider it war crimes... AJ: But you just said you're not a lawyer! https://t.co/AEX1DJLCA9
Clown show continues: Borrell was asked the following: Is what Israel is doing considered a war crime? I'm not a lawyer. that falls within the jurisdiction of the ICC. He was then asked, are the actions of Hamas on October 7th considered war crimes? He answered, yes.
In an interview with Josep Borrell, High Representative of the #EU for Foreign Affairs and Security: Anchor: Do you consider what #Israel is doing in #Gaza war crimes? Borrell: I am not a lawyer, and this is within the jurisdiction of the ICC. Anchor: Was what Hamas did on… https://t.co/Oj2PFVbaCL https://t.co/3Ntedpzfu0
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