Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, who is in New York, participated in the Security Council meeting on the “Situation in the Middle East, including the issue of Palestine”.

Today’s meeting of the Security Council is attended by the Foreign Ministers of the member countries of the SC.

“The event of October 7 is the deadliest attack in Israel’s history, Albania supports Israel in its legitimate right to self-defense. We believe there is a way to ensure Israel’s security and defense. Every precaution must be taken to avoid harming civilians. Hamas was waiting for the world to turn against Israel, we should not be fooled, so Albania condemns any legitimization or glorification of terrorist attacks.

Hamas’ purpose is not to protect the Palestinians, their actions do not represent them. Palestinians must be the first to oppose acts of terror. Hamas is denying them the present and is stealing their future. We are concerned by an alarming rise in anti-Semitic sentiment. We must not remain indifferent to the calls coming from the Nazi narrative. We must react against all those who fan the flames of disruption and discrimination.

The humanitarian situation in Gaza is dramatic. We condemn the attack on Al-Ahli hospital and call for a full investigation of those responsible. We welcome the agreements for the passage of humanitarian convoys to Gaza. We welcome the agreements for the passage of humanitarian convoys to Gaza. Humanitarian aid to civilians must continue without obstacles”, said Minister Hasani