The European Union condemns Hamas for its refusal “to accept the extension of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza.”
In a statement from its External Action Service, the EU also warns that Israel’s decision to keep aid from entering Gaza “could potentially result in humanitarian consequences,” but avoids directly condemning Israel.
The EU calls for a speedy return to talks on the ceasefire’s second phase.
It also calls for “full, rapid, safe and unhindered access to humanitarian aid at scale for Palestinians in need and for allowing and facilitating humanitarian workers and international organizations to operate effectively and safely inside Gaza.”
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar met EU foreign ministers and leadership last month in Brussels, as ties between the bloc and Israel appear to be on the upswing.
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