EU warns Israel as Trump’s envoy heads to Europe for Gaza truce talks
Summary
The European Union has warned Israel that it might take action if the situation in Gaza does not improve, as 101 Palestinians have reportedly died from starvation. The EU's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, urged Israel to increase humanitarian aid and stop harming civilians at aid sites. Meanwhile, the U.S. has sent an envoy, Steve Witkoff, to Europe and possibly the Middle East to work on securing a truce and ensuring more aid reaches Gaza.Key Facts
- At least 101 Palestinians have died from starvation in Gaza, with many deaths occurring in recent weeks.
- The European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, has warned Israel to fulfill its promises of increasing humanitarian aid to Gaza.
- Israel has allowed limited aid into Gaza, primarily through the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, but aid officials say it's not enough.
- The U.S. envoy, Steve Witkoff, is traveling to Europe to discuss a ceasefire and ways to increase aid to Gaza.
- Witkoff's discussions in Europe will include meetings in Rome and possibly further talks in the Middle East if progress is made.
- The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains critical, with over 1,000 Palestinians reportedly killed at or near aid distribution points.
- The UN and Gaza health officials continue to report high numbers of starvation-related deaths, with 80 children among those who have died.
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