"It would be very difficult to make progress toward permanent peace unless we put an end to the humanitarian tragedy in Gaza."

War - even just war - by definition produces humanitarian tragedy.

The result is what the State Department calls "the most acute humanitarian tragedy in the world today."

Right now, before any military action takes place, we are already witnessing a massive humanitarian tragedy affecting many thousands of innocent people in Afghanistan.

That is why we call on Europe to take urgent, large-scale measures in face of this humanitarian tragedy.

Failing this, migration may well turn into a humanitarian tragedy, the consequences of which are difficult to predict.

I rise today to speak about a great humanitarian tragedy that is currently taking place.

The humanitarian tragedy in Darfur is a direct consequence of this, among other things.

I remain determined that we will do all we can to prevent another humanitarian tragedy.

The humanitarian tragedy which the military intervention was intended to prevent is at its peak.