European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen says there needs to be an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, adding to international pressure for a truce deal between Israel and Hamas.
“We need a ceasefire in Gaza now. That’s the only way to save lives, restore hope for peace, and secure the return of hostages,” von der Leyen writes on X.
“Thus I strongly support the efforts led by the US, Egypt, and Qatar to help achieve the peace and stability the region needs.”
In a joint statement Thursday, the three countries’ leaders invited the warring parties to resume talks on August 15 in Doha or Cairo “to close all remaining gaps and commence implementation of the deal without further delay.”
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says the country agreed to resume Gaza ceasefire talks on August 15.
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