Foreign Ministry welcomes conclusions of the EU foreign ministers
The European Union reinforces its designation of Hamas as a terrorist
organization when it strongly condemns the indiscriminate firing of rockets
on a civilian population and Hamas' use of civilians as human shields.
(Communicated by the Foreign Ministry Spokesperson)

The Israel Foreign Ministry praised the conclusions of the European Union
Foreign Affairs Council (July 22) with regard to Operation Protective Edge.

The European Union reinforces its designation of Hamas as a terrorist
organization when it strongly condemns the indiscriminate firing of rockets
on a civilian population and Hamas' use of civilians as human shields.

The Foreign Ministry likewise praises the European Union's call for the
disarmament of the terror organizations in the Gaza Strip of their weapons
and the demilitarization of Gaza. These EU statements are completely in line
with the perception that guides Israel in the fight against terrorism and
they open the door for cooperation in implementing common principles for
restoring peace and security.

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman, who has been in contact with his
colleagues, foreign ministers across Europe, prior to the meeting declared
that the statement of the EU ministers illustrates that the free world is
united against Hamas terrorism and that Israel has the full right to protect
itself.

FM Liberman also thanked the Foreign Ministry staff for their effective
efforts in bringing about these results.



22 July 2014