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Monday, April 14, 2025
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Monday, April 14, 2025
Israel has right to self-defense but current actions not proportionate — EU top diplomat
European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas holds a press conference during the EU's foreign affairs council at the EU headquarters in Brussels on February 24, 2025. (JOHN THYS / AFP)
Israel has the right to defend itself, but its current actions go beyond proportionate self-defense, Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s top diplomat, tells reporters.
Earlier today, Kallas said Europe was stepping up its support for the Palestinians, with a plan to provide €1.6 billion ($1.8 billion) until 2027 to “help stabilize the West Bank and Gaza.”
“The EU will invest in essential infrastructure while delivering humanitarian aid and support for refugees, she said on X.
