“Immediately truce which will end Israeli military operations in Gaza and the current rocket fire against Israel,” the EU, through its High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borel.

With his statement, its High Representative EU stresses that the European Union is deeply concerned about the serious escalation of violence in recent days in Israel and in the occupied Palestinian territories.

It also stresses that the EU is deeply concerned by this new round of violence and the worsening security situation in occupied Palestinian territories and Israel, as well as from the ongoing developments in and around Gaza, which have caused unacceptable civilian casualties, including children.

“We are calling for an immediate ceasefire that will end Israeli military operations in Gaza and the current rocket fire against Israel, which is unacceptable.

International humanitarian law must be respected,” Borrell said in his statement. He also notes that the EU fully endorses the joint statement of the “Munich group” today in Berlin, where it was represented. In particular, the EU commends Egypt’s efforts to bring about an immediate ceasefire.

“The EU will continue to work with all parties to restore a political horizon for two-state solutions and regional stability,” the statement concluded.