Romanian Minister Condemns Israeli Call for 'Targeted Assassinations' in Gaza

Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu has strongly criticized recent statements by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who called for "dozens of targeted assassinations" to be carried out nightly in the Gaza Strip. Țoiu described these remarks as "completely unacceptable" and contrary to historical lessons about the dangers of dehumanization and indiscriminate violence.

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these calls undermine efforts to achieve a peaceful solution

Ben-Gvir made the controversial comments during a podcast, suggesting that operations should target not only immediate threats but also include the "emigration" of Palestinians and the reconstruction of Israeli settlements in Gaza. These statements come at a time when the U.S. administration is attempting to advance a peace plan for the region.

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Not for the first time, we must firmly express ourselves, in Romania and in the international community, to reaffirm that such statements contravene the painful lessons that history has offered us about the immense dangers of dehumanization and calls for indiscriminate violence.

Țoiu asserted that such calls for violence directly undermine efforts to achieve a peaceful resolution, both regionally and internationally. She emphasized that respect for human rights remains a fundamental principle guiding Romania's foreign policy, and the country firmly rejects these dangerous declarations. She expressed solidarity with Israeli and Palestinian mothers calling for peace and the protection of innocent lives.

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Respect for human rights remains a fundamental principle that underpins Romania's foreign policy conduct, and in this regard, we firmly reject such dangerous declarations.

Furthermore, Țoiu reaffirmed Romania's continued support for a two-state solution. She also voiced concerns that the Israeli settlement project in E1, which involves constructing over 1,200 housing units, risks dividing the West Bank and hindering the prospects for peace. Romania also condemns the violence in the West Bank and pledges to continue diplomatic and humanitarian efforts to implement UN Security Council Resolution 2803.

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I join their hope.