Jan 16, 2025 · The EU watched from the sidelines as the US, Egypt and Qatar mediated a three-phase ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas that could come into effect on Sunday, seeing 33 Israeli hostages in ...

6 days ago · Since the ceasefire agreement came into effect on 19 January, a total of 18 Israeli hostages have been released. ... The EU's civilian border mission has been deployed to the border to support the ...

Jan 15, 2025 · European leaders welcomed reports of a long-awaited cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas and expressed cautious optimism it could lay the groundwork for a lasting peace — provided all parties honor its terms.

Jan 27, 2025 · The European Union Monday agreed to deploy forces at Gaza’s border with Egypt to bolster a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas while reiterating its support for a two-state solution as the...

Jan 17, 2025 · We, the Leaders of the G7, fully endorse and will stand behind the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas. This is a significant development that has the potential to secure the release of all remaining hostages; further facilitate urgently needed humanitarian aid...

Jan 16, 2025 · European leaders have welcomed the news of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas following 15 months of fighting in Gaza. The deal also entails the phased release of Israeli and foreign hostages.

Mar 21, 2024 · After 166 days of Israel’s retaliatory airstrikes and ground operations in Gaza, EU leaders called for a cease-fire, showcasing unanimity on the matter for the first time since October. The 27 European Union countries have been divided on Israel’s war in Gaza and have failed to show a united front until now.

Dec 13, 2023 · On Tuesday, the United Nations General Assembly resoundingly passed a resolution, supported by a substantial majority, that called for an ‘immediate humanitarian ceasefire’ and the ‘unconditional release of all hostages.’

Jun 4, 2024 · The EU issued a statement on Israel/Palestine in which it fully supported the comprehensive roadmap presented by President Biden, that would lead to an enduring ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages and a surge of humanitarian assistance to Gaza.

May 14, 2023 · The European Union welcomes the announced ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, which should bring an end to the violence in and around Gaza. The EU commends Egypt for facilitating the agreement, and the United Nations for …