“Those who have suffered the vile attempt to wipe their people from the earth know that another people cannot be denied the right to a state.” She said it the president of the Republic Sergio Mattarella during the celebration of Memorial Day.
Mattarella: “Israel's reaction could be an obstacle to peace”
“Let's look at Israel – continued Mattarella – as a country close to us and fully friendly, today and in the future, for sharing history and values. We are and will always be committed to your safety. We feel the anguish for the hostages in the cruel hands of Hamas growing within us day by day." “The anguish – added the Head of State – also arises due to the numerous victims among the Palestinian civilian population in the Gaza strip. Many women and children. First of all for the indispensable respect for the human rights of everyone, everywhere. And also because a reaction with such dramatic consequences on civilians risks giving rise to new levels of resentment and hatred. It may increase the obstacles to reaching a solution capable of ensuring peace and prosperity in that region, so central to the history of humanity and so tormented."
Remembrance day, celebrations
In fact, the celebration of "Remembrance Day" took place this morning at the Quirinale Palace, in the presence of Mattarella. The ceremony, dedicated to "The Righteous Among the Nations", was conducted by Sara Zambotti.
Shoah, Mattarella: “New apocalyptic ridge”
“The fanaticism, religious or nationalist, which, driven by anti-historical and inhuman motivations, does not tolerate not only the law but not even the presence of the other, of the different, believes it can impose its vision with force, war and violence , violating the fundamental principles of international law and human civilization. We are facing a new “apocalyptic ridge” to use an expression dear to us George LaPira“, said Mattarella celebrating Remembrance Day. “In some areas of the world, in an era as troubled as ours, not only coexistence, but even closeness seems to have become impossible.”
Mattarella: “Anti-Semitism, a gruesome retort on 7 October”
“We are witnessing in the world – Mattarella continued – a return of anti-Semitism which has recently taken the form of the unspeakable, ferocious anti-Semitic massacre of innocents in terrorist attacks which, in that page of shame for humanity, which took place on October 7th, he did not spare even boys, children and even newborns. Image of a gruesome replica of the horrors of the Shoah."
Hague, Court to Israel: "Preventing genocide in Gaza". But he does not call for a ceasefire
La International Court of Justice in The Hague orders Israel to “take all measures to prevent any act of genocide in Gaza” but he does not ask for a ceasefire. Furthermore, the Court calls for “the immediate and unconditional release of the Israeli hostages a Gaza” in his statements regarding South Africa's request for urgent measures. But it also stipulated that “Israel take immediate and effective measures for humanitarian assistance necessary to address the living conditions of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.”
The Court finds that a dispute exists between Israel and South Africa and gives the Court jurisdiction to rule on the case. The American judge stated this Joan Donoghue, according to which “at least some acts appear capable of falling under the genocide convention”, and “the Court considers that it cannot grant Israel's request to dismiss the case”.
South Africa speaks of a "victory for the law" while for Hamas the Court's step is an important step that contributes to isolating Israel and "exposing its crimes in Gaza". The Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir, according to Israel Radio, defines the Hague Court as “anti-Semitic”.
