Right-wing Israeli MPs have savaged European Parliament President Martin Schulz over his remarks on water politics.
The German centre-left politician said in a speech in the Knesset on Wednesday (12 February) that: "A young Palestinian asked me why Israelis can use 70 litres of water and Palestinians only 17. I didn't check the data. I'm asking you if it's right."
He also criticised Israel’s restrictions on Gaza, adding: “The results of the blockade are exploited by extremists, s...
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Already a member? Login hereAndrew Rettman is EUobserver's Foreign Affairs Editor. He has been writing about foreign and security affairs for EUobserver since 2005. He is Polish but grew up in the UK. He has also written for The Guardian, The Telegraph, and The Times of London.
Andrew Rettman is EUobserver's Foreign Affairs Editor. He has been writing about foreign and security affairs for EUobserver since 2005. He is Polish but grew up in the UK. He has also written for The Guardian, The Telegraph, and The Times of London.