The EU condemns in the strongest possible terms Hamas and its brutal and indiscriminate terrorist attacks throughout Israel and deeply deplores the loss of life. “There is no justification for terror.” They insist on Israel’s right to defend itself “in accordance with humanitarian and international law against such violent and indiscriminate attacks.” and at the same time reiterate the importance of “guaranteeing the protection of all civilians at all times in accordance with International Humanitarian Law.”
In a message intended for end the cacophony of the last few days and launch a message of unitythe Twenty-seven urge Hamas to immediately release all hostages “without any preconditions”.
The Twenty-seven also reiterate the importance of ensure that humanitarian aid urgently reach the citizens of the Gaza Strip. ”We stand ready to continue supporting the most needy civilians in Gaza in coordination with our partners, ensuring that terrorist organizations do not abuse such assistance. It is crucial to avoid a regional escalation,” they warn.
In the declaration, negotiated by the cabinet of the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, throughout the weekend, European governments insist that the EU remains committed to lasting peace and sustainable based on two state solution. “We underline the need to collaborate broadly with the legitimate Palestinian authorities, as well as with regional and international partners who could play a positive role in preventing further escalation,” the statement concludes.
Extraordinary summit on Tuesday
Charles Michel himself called last Saturday a extraordinary summit by videoconference for Tuesday given that “the tragedy that is unfolding has many consequences for Europe”.
In the letter of invitation to the heads of State and Government of the Twenty-seventhe President of the European Council stated that “the tragic scenes” that are unfolding in the Gaza Strip as a consequence of the Israeli siege and “the lack of basic needs, combined with the destruction caused by the major bombings, are raising alarm bells in the international community”.
The Belgian politician warned in the letter that the conflict “could have important consequences for the security of our societies” and that, if not managed “carefully”, it could “fuel extremism” or drive “waves of migration towards Europe.”
Borrell urges humanitarian aid
The highest diplomatic representative of the European Union, Josep Borrellhas asked that action be taken as soon as possible to alleviate the lack of supplies suffered in Gaza due to the escalation of war between Hamas and Israel.
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Borrell has pointed out that there is a “rapid deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Gaza“, for which he has indicated that “there is an urgent need supplies from abroadas highlighted by the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO)”.
The high representative for foreign policy of the EU has also called for “the opening of border crossings “It is necessary to act to prevent the loss of more innocent lives,” he stated in a statement published on the social network X (formerly Twitter).