EU’s Borrell says he’s ‘horrified’ by murder of hostages, calls for ceasefire deal
BRUSSELS, Belgium — The EU’s top diplomat Josep Borrell says he was “horrified at the murder of 6 Israeli hostages of Hamas,” whose bodies were found in the Gaza city of Rafah.
“These young innocent men [and] women should have long been brought to safety and to their loved ones,” Borrell says on X, calling for a ceasefire and return of the remaining hostages.
I am horrified at the murder of 6 Israeli hostages of Hamas whose bodies were found in Gaza
These young innocent men women should have long been brought to safety & to their loved ones
We stand with all hostages
We need a ceasefire to end this tragedy & bring all hostages home
— Josep Borrell Fontelles (@JosepBorrellF) September 1, 2024
