http://www.eeas.europa.eu/statements/docs/2014/140827_02_en.pdf
European Union and the Palestinians
#EUPAL , #EU : S T A T E M E N T
on the ceasefire in #Gaza
"We welcome the #ceasefire agreement in Gaza that brings an end to the suffering and loss of life, particularly among civilians. The humanitarian situation in Gaza must now be urgently addressed and we call on the parties to respect the ceasefire.
We commend #Egypt's mediation efforts and urge the Israelis and #Palestinians
to seize this opportunity to negotiate a comprehensive and sustainable
agreement. Simply returning to the situation before the latest conflict
is not an option.
A sustainable agreement should address all
the root causes of the conflict and bring fundamental change to the
situation in Gaza. The socio-economic conditions should be improved by
ending the Gaza closure regime. The Palestinian government of national
consensus, under the leadership of President #Abbas, should exercise effective administration of the Gaza Strip. Hamas and other militant groups must stop all threats to #Israel. A durable
peace can only be achieved through the resumption of the Middle East peace process,leading to a two state solution.
The EU is ready to contribute, together with the international
community, to a lasting solution meeting the legitimate security,
humanitarian and socio-economic needs of the #Israeli and Palestinian peoples."
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