It is time to give peace a chance – EEAS blog post by Josep Borrell
"The death of Yahya Sinwar should mark a turning point at a moment when a new cycle of violence is…
Egypt: Statement by EU High Representative Borrell at the Rafah border crossing
"I am used to having a look at this place through satellite images. I see the Rafah crossing almost every…
UK suspends around 30 arms export licences to Israel for use in Gaza
The government has taken the decision that the UK will suspend arms export licences to Israel for use in military…
Gaza: EU urges immediate humanitarian pauses for polio vaccination campaign
The EU urges immediate humanitarian pauses to enable the vaccination of all children in Gaza against the poliovirus. The Gaza…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, 22 July 2024
The Foreign Affairs Council exchanged views on the Russian aggression against Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East. Under…
EU statement on Israeli military action in Khan Younis, Gaza
The European Union is deeply concerned about the Israeli army orders to evacuate civilians from the area of Khan Younis.…
Herzliya-Sicherheitskonferenz: Rede der Bundesaußenministerin Baerbock
"Aus meiner Sicht sind vier Elemente entscheidend: Das erste und wichtigste, von dem alle anderen abhängen, ist, dass dauerhafte und nachhaltige Sicherheit für alle…
Gaza ceasefire and support: Latest deveoplments in the EU and the USA
A high-level conference in Jordan entitled "Call for Action: Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza" brought together key players involved in…
ILO on Gaza Strip: War propels unemployment to to 80%, shrinks GDP by 83.5%
Eight months of war in the Gaza Strip have caused loss of jobs and livelihoods on a massive scale and…
Israel refutes South Africa’s accusations at UN International Court of Justice (ICJ)
The UN International Court of Justice (ICJ), on Friday, heard the response from Israel on the case brought forward by…
EU mobilises assistance for Gaza via Cyprus Maritime Corridor
A new aid shipment from Cyprus to Gaza via the Maritime Corridor and the newly constructed US pier is taking…
EU steps up humanitarian assistance for Palestinians
In light of the continued deterioration of the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and the steady rise of needs on…
Gaza: Speech by EU HR Borrell in the EU Parliament on the civilian deaths
"The cities in Gaza have been more destroyed than the German cities during the Second World War – just imagine…
EU Foreign Affairs Council: Press remarks by High Representative Borrell
"Ukrainians have reported 7,000 guided bombs in four months 2024, which is about 60 guided bombs a day. There is the…
Main results of the Foreign Affairs Council, 22 April 2024
The Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg discussed the Russian aggression against Ukraine in a joint session gathering both EU Ministers…
Israel/Palestine: Fatal incidents as humanitarian aid was being distributed in Gaza
France expresses its very deep shock over the reports of a very significant number of Palestinian civilian deaths as humanitarian…
Russia: Vladimir Putin’s telephone conversation with President of the UAE
Against the backdrop of the ongoing armed confrontation in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, they reviewed steps for additional humanitarian relief to the Gaza Strip. The presidents reaffirmed the two countries’ position…
Israel-Hamas war: MEPs call for a permanent ceasefire under two conditions
In a resolution adopted on Thursday, MEPs express their deepest sorrow over the innocent victims on both sides. They call…
Jordan/France: Conversation between Catherine Colonna and Ayman Safadi
The Minister reiterated France’s commitment to the unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip to meet the immediate…
In the eye of the hurricane: EEAS blog post by EU HR Josep Borrell
The EU faces two major tests in Ukraine and in Israel-Palestine. The fire of war has been burning on the…
Main results of the Foreign Affairs Council, 13 November 2023
The Foreign Affairs Council held a discussion on the situation in Israel, the Gaza strip and the region, building on…