BRUSSELS, February 19 (Reuters) – Twenty-six of the 27 states that make up the European Union have called for “an immediate humanitarian pause likely to lead to a lasting ceasefire” in Gaza, the head of the European Union announced on Monday. diplomacy of the community bloc, Josep Borrell.
This break that they are calling for should allow the hostages held in Gaza to be released and humanitarian aid to be delivered there, added Josep Borrell.
Although he did not specify which government did not sign this appeal, diplomatic circles point out that Hungary refused a few days ago to join a similar approach. (Andrew Gray; French version Nicolas Delame)
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