Foreign Minister Tsahkna discussed the situation in Israel at an emergency meeting of EU foreign ministers
Republic of Estonia - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
11.10.2023
Yesterday 10 October, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna attended an emergency video meeting of European Union foreign ministers to discuss the attacks launched by the Hamas terrorist organisation against Israel, and the current situation.
The EU foreign ministers affirmed their complete condemnation of the attack by Hamas and expressed their unanimous support for Israel and its right to self-defence. Planning further steps in preventing the escalation of the conflict, the ministers emphasised the need for regional cooperation, which was also discussed at Tsahkna's meeting with the minister of economy of Saudi Arabia yesterday.
The foreign ministers were in agreement on the need for continued humanitarian aid to Palestinians. A thorough discussion was held on the topic of development cooperation, noting the importance of clearly differentiating between the Palestinian Authority and the terrorist Hamas that controls Gaza.
Foreign Minister Tsahkna also spoke with his Israeli counterpart Eli Cohen, discussing the latest developments. Tsahkna said he hoped the security forces of Israel would manage to free the hostages and trapped civilians soon.
"I affirmed the Israeli foreign minister that Estonia's support was solid and extended my condolences for the loss of life. The thousands of innocent people who have been killed, injured or taken hostage in these massive attacks are the greatest victims of this conflict and it is crucial to ensure the necessary humanitarian aid for civilians who have suffered," the foreign minister said.
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