Leaders from the European Union’s 27 member countries call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and say discussions will continue on a report on Israel’s compliance with the terms of an agreement with the bloc.
“The European Council calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the unconditional release of all hostages, leading to a permanent end to hostilities,” the leaders say in written conclusions after a discussion on the Middle East in Brussels.
The EU’s diplomatic service says last week there were indications that Israel had breached its human rights obligations under the terms of a pact governing its ties with the bloc.
“The European Council takes note of the report on Israel’s compliance with Article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement and invites the Council to continue discussions on a follow-up, as appropriate, in July 2025, taking into account the evolution of the situation on the ground,” the leaders write.
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