EU leaders on Friday issued a sharply worded statement on the war in Gaza and the situation in the West Bank, urging Israel to allow full humanitarian access, reverse settlement expansion and comply with international law, while calling for Hamas to be disarmed as part of a wider post-war settlement, Anadolu reports. In conclusions adopted June 18-19, the European Council said it was “gravely concerned” about the “deteriorating situation” in Gaza, describing a “devastating humanitarian crisis” and demanding immediate, unimpeded aid deliveries “at scale” across the territory. It called for border crossings to be reopened, including a medical corridor linking Gaza and the West Bank, and said international media should be granted access. The statement also pressed Israel to allow […]]]>
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EU rejects Israel’s Gaza territory plans, demands immediate crossing access
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The EU has rejected Israel's Gaza territory plans and is demanding immediate humanitarian access to the region. EU leaders are calling for Israel to reverse settlement expansion, comply with international law, and allow full humanitarian access, while also urging Hamas to be disarmed as part of a post-war settlement. The European Council has expressed grave concern over the deteriorating situation in Gaza, describing a devastating humanitarian crisis and demanding unimpeded aid deliveries across