The European Union, with the exception of Hungary, has collectively called for an immediate humanitarian pause in Gaza, aiming for a sustainable ceasefire. This consensus among 26 of the 27 EU member states was communicated by the EU's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, who also expressed concern that the international 'wind is blowing against the West' on Israel-Gaza issues. He stated that peace in the Middle East requires 'a prospect for the Palestinian people' and that 'the security of Israel will not be ensured just by military means.' The call for a ceasefire comes amidst escalating tensions and proposed military operations in the region, specifically targeting Hamas in Rafah, southern Gaza. Hungary, diverging from the rest of the EU, has twice blocked a consensus statement against the Israeli Defence Force's (IDF) planned operations against Hamas. The EU's stance emphasizes the need for a ceasefire, the unconditional release of all hostages, and the provision of humanitarian assistance.
Hungary has twice blocked a European Union consensus statement against the Israeli Defence Force’s military offensive against Hamas in Rafah. https://t.co/oGwWFOVHEr
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell stated that peace in the Middle East requires “a prospect for the Palestinian people” and that “the security of Israel will not be ensured just by military means.” More from @MarcMartorell3: https://t.co/ao9tkvjd28
Josep Borrell hasn't been mincing words, sharing his public concern that the international "wind is blowing against the West" on Israel-Gaza. MORE @MarcMartorell3 https://t.co/ao9tkvjd28
Together with other #EU-member states, Germany reiterated its call for an immediate humanitarian pause in #Gaza that would lead to a sustainable ceasefire, the unconditional release of all hostages and the provision of humanitarian assistance. 👇 https://t.co/fEARagOypD
God bless Hungary! 🇭🇺🇮🇱 Hungary has blocked twice the EU from condemning Israel's planned operation against Hamas in Rafah. Defending against terror isn't up for debate https://t.co/g6Jw19M3ws
26 EU Countries Call For Immediate 'Humanitarian Pause' In Gaza (But Not In Ukraine) https://t.co/Vkk3gn1iT8
All member states of #EU, except Hungary, warned #Israel against launching an assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah and called for an "immediate humanitarian pause that would lead to a sustainable #ceasefire" in the #GazaStrip, the bloc's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell… https://t.co/DdgyCfmLbT
Hungary has twice blocked a European Union consensus statement against the IDF’s pending military operation against Hamas in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. https://t.co/mPh3MLDsC7
26 EU Countries Demand "Immediate" Halt In Gaza Fighting https://t.co/1kAYgU01hq https://t.co/5IaJTPMifY
Hungary has twice blocked an EU consensus statement against the @IDF’s pending military operation on Hamas in Rafah in southern Gaza, calling for a “humanitarian pause” leading to a permanent ceasefire, The Jerusalem Post has learned. By @TovahLazaroff https://t.co/hnuCOHn3BR
All EU countries except #Hungary have joined a call for an “immediate humanitarian pause” in the #Gaza war, foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says. https://t.co/DqMrFzFOB8
#BREAKING Twenty-six EU countries call for immediate Gaza 'humanitarian pause' https://t.co/HOGfeN50NY
26 out of the 27 EU member states have advocated for "an immediate humanitarian pause that would lead to a sustainable ceasefire" in Gaza More here ⤵️ https://t.co/q3u2ihfYfz
The European Union’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says that 26 of the 27 EU countries call for “an immediate humanitarian pause that would lead to a sustainable ceasefire” in #Gaza. https://t.co/DqMrFzFOB8
26 of the 27 EU countries call for "an immediate humanitarian pause that would lead to a sustainable ceasefire" in Gaza, EU's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell told reporters on Monday. https://t.co/F7hknVSGFi