The European Union's top diplomat, on Sunday, announced a plan to visit Israel and inquire about the resumption of warfare in the Gaza Strip.
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The European Union’s foreign affairs chief, Kaja Kallas, addressed the revival of the conflict in Gaza on Sunday, where, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, the death toll has exceeded 50,000.
“We consider it crucial that the hostilities cease, and the lives of the population are spared and saved,” she said, also noting that the EU will utilize “the tools at our disposal.”
Kallas is set to travel to Israel to engage in discussions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government regarding the breakdown of the cease-fire.
Kallas made these remarks in Cairo, where she was attending a meeting of the Arab-Islamic Committee on Gaza, which included representatives from Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
During a joint press conference, Kallas also emphasized the significance of Gaza’s future government, affirming that the EU does not believe Hamas should play any role in it.
Her remarks come as Israeli forces are advancing further into the Gaza Strip – ending a two-month ceasefire with Hamas that commenced in January.
The two parties were expected to commence negotiations in early February on the next phase of the truce, involving Hamas releasing the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, and establishing a permanent ceasefire.
