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“As the tragedy in the Middle East continues to unfold it is once again the innocent who are forced to pay the price,” Metsola continued.

The blast in Gaza City last night killed hundreds as the hospital was packed with wounded Palestinians and others seeking shelter. Israel has denied any involvement, blaming a “failed rocket launch” by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad group, a rival Islamist militant group in Gaza, while Gaza blames Israel for the attack.

“We must remain clear that protecting civilian lives must keep being a priority,” the EP President continued. We cannot lose sight of the humanitarian consequences. This has always been our core message. This House remembers the victims as we keep pushing for a way forward in the region.”

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