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European Council calls on Israel to lift Gaza blockade
26 May 2025 19:25 BST
The European Council on Monday called on Israel to lift its blockade of the Gaza Strip.
In a phone call between European Council President Antonio Costa and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, the former called for the "immediate, safe, and unimpeded access for humanitarian aid and assistance" in Gaza.
"I reiterated my grave concerns regarding the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza and the escalating violence in the West Bank," Costa said.