Statement on Israel’s illegal Invasion of Lebanon
Israel’s illegal invasion of Lebanon and the proposed annexation of territory with its occupying forces constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and the United Nations Charter. Volt unequivocally condemns any form of military invasion that undermines the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states.
As Cypriots, we are well aware of the tragic results of the Turkish invasion and its ongoing occupation via their military presence on the island and the fear of annexation of the occupied territories.
In response to the invasion of Lebanon and the illegal annexation of territories in the occupied West Bank, the EU must:
- suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement until violations of international law cease,
- immediately halt the import and export of all goods originating from the illegally occupied territories and which Israel labels as Israeli products,
- impose sanctions on settler organisations as well as on Israeli politicians and ministers who support settler terrorism against Palestinians in the West Bank.
Peace cannot be built on invasions, occupations, and annexations: neither in Lebanon, nor in Cyprus.