BRUSSELS: The European Union edged on Monday (Oct 23) towards endorsing a "humanitarian pause" in the war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas but some member governments signalled
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The European Union edged on Monday towards endorsing a "humanitarian pause" in the war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas even as some member governments signaled reservations about the idea. Josep Borrell, the EU's foreign policy chief, said he backed a call by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for a break in the conflict to allow much more humanitarian aid to reach Palestinian civilians in the besieged Gaza Strip.
The European Union is considering endorsing a "humanitarian pause" in the conflict between Israel and Hamas to allow more aid to reach Palestinian civilians in Gaza. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell expressed support for the proposal, which was also backed by several EU member governments. However, there were reservations from some member states, reflecting long-standing differences within the EU over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Some ministers raised concerns about Hamas continued attacks on Israel and questioned how a ceasefire could be established with the group in control in Gaza.
BRUSSELS -The European Union edged on Monday towards endorsing a humanitarian pause in the war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas even as some member governments signalled. -October 23, 2023 at 10:18 am EDT
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