'Broader conflict' must be averted in Israeli-Palestinian violence: EU

Israelis and Palestinians must immediately halt their violence “to prevent a broader conflict” impacting civilian populations, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell warns.

“The EU is dismayed at the large numbers of civilian deaths and injuries, including children,” he said in a statement. “All efforts should be directed at avoiding civilian casualties, and supporting de-escalation.”

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell speaks as he attends a meeting of EU foreign ministers to discuss the situation in Ukraine, at the European Council building in Brussels, April 19, 2021. (Francois Walschaerts, Pool via AP)

‘Broader conflict’ must be averted in Israeli-Palestinian violence: EU

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