Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The European Union expressed “grave concern” over the consequences of the Israeli operation on refugee camps in the occupied northern West Bank.
In a statement, Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Anour El Anouni, stated that 40,000 Palestinians have been displaced and critical infrastructure has been harmed in the attacks.
The European Union is calling on Israel to implement its duties in line with international law, the release stated. The EU also expresses concern about worsening of the economic and humanitarian situation in the West Bank. It requested restraint by all sides as Ramadan arrives, he said.
Further, “the EU also expresses concern over the increased number of checkpoints and tighter movement restrictions across the West Bank, which worsen the economic and humanitarian situation there. As we enter the holy month of Ramadan, we call on all parties to exercise restraint to allow for peaceful celebrations.”
According to the statement, the European Union is committed to the security of Israel. It criticizes all terrorist attacks or attempted terrorist raids against Israel or Israeli citizens and is committed to the security of Israel.
How does Israel view its relationship with the EU?
A few days ago, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said in Brussels, he does not want his country’s connection with Europe to be “held hostage” by thoughts on the dispute with Palestinians, as Israel resumed a discussion with the European Union strained by the war in Gaza.
He held discussions with senior European officials in Brussels as the EU considered a part in the reconstruction of Gaza following last month’s delicate ceasefire agreement.
Israeli-EU relations must not be held hostage to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict,
Saar stated in a joint press meeting with EU officials following the meetings.
The Israeli minister also co-chaired a session of the EU-Israel Association Council with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas in the first such session since 2022. Kallas conveyed to the session as “candid”, expressing at the joint press conference that “I’m glad we can do this with you”.
The EU foreign policy chief also drafted a range of concerns about the crisis in Gaza and the West Bank.
