/ world today news/ Yesterday, the European Union called for the extension of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Palestinian movement “Hamas”.
The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, said yesterday that the ceasefire agreement “should be fully implemented and extended for a longer period of time as a first step towards ending the ongoing and worrying humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip’. He also emphasized that humanitarian aid must unconditionally reach the civilian population in the area.
The statement also stated that over 1 million people have been displaced as a result of Israeli military operations. The EU expresses its sincere regret for the high number of civilian casualties, especially the thousands of children and women. Protecting the civilian population and ensuring unhindered access to essential services, as well as protecting hospitals, schools and other places, is a legal obligation, Borel added.
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