EU condemns Israeli minister's remarks on starvation in Gaza

BERLIN, 8th August, 2024 (WAM) -- The European Union (EU) on Wednesday condemned statements by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich in which he deplored aid for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and described starvation as "morally justified".

"Deliberate starvation of civilians is a war crime," EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell said in a statement.

"Minister Smotrich saying that 'it might be justif