EU's Borrell holds talks with Palestinian Authority on taking control of Gaza

The European Union's Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell said a "strong" Palestinian Authority is needed to bring peace in the Middle East. 

Speaking alongside Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa, Borrell reiterated the EU's support for the PA and said: "A functional Palestinian Authority is in Israel's interest too, because in order to make peace, we need a strong Palestinian Authority."

Borrell made these comments before holding talks with Mustafa on how the EU can build up the PA to take control of Gaza from Hamas.