23/04/2026 | 12:36:05 Thank you, Madam President. Dear colleagues, I regret that our debate on the Middle East today will not be the last debate on this matter. Recently we have heard some good news from the region. Firstly, we welcome the ceasefire in Gaza, but we know that this is quite fragile. Israel perpetrates its terror in the West Bank as settlements continue and attacks carried out by settlers and Israeli soldiers persist. Moreover, Palestinians still suffer under dire living conditions due to the Israeli... 22/04/2026 | 18:20:16 Thank you, Madam Chair. Despite the ceasefire announced in the context of the conflict between Israel and Palestinians, the situation on the ground, particularly in Gaza, remains deeply alarming. Reports continue to indicate ongoing military operations, resulting in significant civilian casualties, raising serious concerns regarding respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. These concerns are further compounded by recent legislative developments in the Knesset, introducing... 28/01/2026 | 20:17:42 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Honorable President, Dear Colleagues, The ceasefire in Gaza should not be seen as an end in itself; it marks the beginning of a long-overdue path toward accountability, protection, and justice. For many years, the people of Gaza have faced severe hardships, including shortages of food, water, medicine, and electricity, creating a humanitarian crisis that requires immediate attention. However, even with a ceasefire in place, civilians... 25/06/2025 | 22:50:51 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Dear President, Dear Colleagues, Today, in Gaza, we bear witness to one of the longest and the most horrifying tragedies in the history. Since the start of Israeli aggression back in September 2023, death toll in Gaza exceeded 55 thousand of people. Moreover, immense suffering was further compounded by the forced displacement of Gazans, obstruction of humanitarian aid and destruction of civilian infrastructure. Gaza is now on the brink of... 31/01/2025 | 11:25:45 Thank you very much, Mister President. Dear colleagues, Older persons are valuable members of our societies, representing pillars of wisdom, and they deserve our due attention in our capacities as policymakers. I would like to congratulate Madam rapporteur for her important work. Older persons are not merely beneficiaries of care, they are active participants of the society. Despite this invaluable contribution, many older persons are denied their fundamental human rights. This age-based... 30/01/2025 | 17:12:32 Thank you, Madam Chair. Dear colleagues, I would like to congratulate the rapporteur for her excellent work and for this wonderful report. The report successfully addresses women’s place in the economy and subsequently explores how gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) could be an answer in coping with the existing gender inequalities in many areas of life. More importantly, budget expenditures are generally and incorrectly regarded as gender-neutral documents. The report reviews the budgetary... 01/10/2024 | 20:37:39 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Dear President, Dear Colleagues, Ethnic cleansing, torture, and violence against civilians are on the rise all around the world. Unfortunately, eighty percent of the victims of armed conflicts are civilians. We are witnessing the most concrete example of this situation in Gaza. Israel has been targeting civilians since the beginning of the war. Since the war started, more than 40,000 Palestinians, including over 16,000 children and 11,000... 01/10/2024 | 20:37:32 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Dear President, dear Colleagues, The background to the current tense and fragile state of relations with Azerbaijan dates back to last year. The Nagorno-Karabakh issue has been a source of sensitivity for the Azerbaijani people for three decades. They have regained their land after years of displacement and suffering. They felt that they had been wronged and that our Assembly had not stood by them, even though it was clear from the report... 27/06/2024 | 20:39:54 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Dear President, Dear Colleagues, The peaceful life of Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots on the island was initially disrupted and destroyed by the Greek Cypriots’ agitation for “enosis”, then by their violations of the 1960 Partnership Republic Constitution and massacres of Turkish Cypriots. The resulting Cyprus issue has been the subject of negotiations between the Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot peoples under the auspices of the... 19/04/2024 | 11:19:49 Thank you, Mister President. Dear colleagues. I would like to thank the rapporteur for his reports which highlight important points concerning protecting children against online violence. The internet is the most widely used communication tool in the world and it is estimated that one in every three internet users is under 18. While the internet offers many opportunities for children to access information, it also presents unique challenges and threats. As stated in the report, risks and...