EU calls for Gaza ceasefire, stops short of taking action against Israel
Summary
European Union (EU) leaders met in Brussels to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. While they condemned the situation, they could not agree on how to pressure Israel to end the conflict or take action under a 25-year-old agreement with Israel.Key Facts
- The EU leaders condemned the humanitarian conditions in Gaza.
- They did not agree on ways to pressure Israel to end the war.
- A recent EU report suggests Israel is not meeting human rights obligations under an agreement with the EU.
- The EU called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages.
- Differences exist among EU countries on how to respond to the situation, with some pushing to suspend the EU-Israel agreement.
- Israeli attacks recently killed 62 Palestinians, including near aid sites.
- The EU urged Israel to lift its blockade on Gaza to allow humanitarian aid.
- EU leaders also noted increased violence and illegal settlement expansion in the West Bank.
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