Its 27 countries EU, with their joint statement on the situation in Middle Eastcall for “immediate cessations” of hostilities and the creation of “humanitarian corridors”, including through increased capacity at border crossings and through a dedicated sea route, so that humanitarian aid can safely reach its population Gaza. This was emphasized today by the EU High Representative, Joseph Borel, attending the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels.
The EU’s foreign policy chief said he was “satisfied” that all 27 EU countries had managed to reach a “joint statement” last night on Sunday – something he said had been “difficult” to achieve given the different how EU countries voted at the United Nations two weeks ago. “I worked all weekend to present a united approach,” said Z. Borrell.
In particular, Borrell said that in this joint statement EU countries call for “immediate pauses” in hostilities and the creation of “humanitarian corridors” to address the “dire situation” in the Gaza Strip. The “27” are also asking the Israel to exercise the utmost restraint to ensure the protection of civilians. At the same time, they condemn Hamas, which uses the civilian population of Gaza and hospitals as a “human shield”, and express their concern about the situation in the Gaza Strip and especially about the hospitals. “THE Gauze it needs more help in water, food and fuel,” said Z. Borel, noting that this aid is at the border with Egypt and is waiting for the green light to pass into the besieged enclave.
In addition, EU Foreign Ministers will today again discuss military support for Ukraine as winter approaches and will talk via video conference with their Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba. “EU support to Ukraine continues with military support reaching €27 billion – the largest amount ever agreed,” Z Borel said.
Finally, the Foreign Ministers will have a separate meeting with their counterparts from the Western Balkan countries, where they will discuss the European Commission’s recent Enlargement proposals.
Source: News Beast
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