EU calls on Israel to stop bombing Gaza

The European Union has called on Israel to stop bombing the Gaza Strip and resume the unhindered flow of humanitarian aid and electricity into Gaza.

A joint statement by High Representative Kaja Kallas, UN Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Suica, and European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib deplored the breakdown of the ceasefire in Gaza and the deaths of civilians, including children, in Israeli airstrikes.

The EU called on Israel to end its military operations and reiterates its call on Hamas to release all the hostages immediately.

It also urged Israel to exercise restraint and to resume unimpeded entry of humanitarian aid and electricity to Gaza.

“We call on all parties to abide by their obligations under international humanitarian law” the statement added.

The European Union affirmed that resuming the negotiations is the only way forward. Palestinians and Israelis have suffered immensely over the past year and a half. It is time to break the cycle of violence. Stability is a prerequisite for swift reconstruction.

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