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Schulz (c) visiting a demolished Palestinian house in East Jerusalem this week (Photo: europarl.europa.eu)

EU parliament chief highlights Palestine water shortage

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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