The European Union is in discussions to reinstate its civilian mission to monitor the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt. This mission, initially established in 2005 and suspended in 2007 when Hamas seized control of Gaza,

The Gaza war will be the first item on the agenda during a long-awaited and contentious meeting between Israel and the EU at the end of February, RTÉ News understands.

The European Union is in talks to revive a civilian mission to monitor the border crossing between Gaza and Egypt at Rafah following the announcement of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said.

"It is now time to deliver this agreement for all hostages and their families, the people of Gaza, and the people of the region," said the E.U. foreign policy chief.

The European Union has welcomed the Gaza ceasefire agreement, which facilitates the gradual release of hostages, ends hostilities, and alleviates

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas also expressed her support for ... solution that will guarantee security and stability for Israel, alongside a sovereign and viable Palestine state."

Brussels has had a limited role in brokering a fragile Middle East peace deal – but hopes are high it can help improve Gaza’s grim humanitarian situation.View on euronews

Kaja Kallas, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security stated in a recent interview that the EU is ready to take over support for Ukraine if the US cannot continue its assistance.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Friday that there was no reason to drop sanctions against Russia, as Hungary holds up extending the measures pending Donald Trump's return to the White House.

According to Gideon Sa'ar, this "would endanger Israel's security and continue to also ruin the lives of the Palestinians themselves"

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