Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty spoke with European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas on Wednesd

Gaza The EU's foreign affairs chief, Kaja Kallas, told Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Monday that the bloc rejects plans to forcibly displace Gazans, as concern mounts over a ceasefire in the war-torn and violence escalates in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

In first such meeting since 2022, top diplomat says move can only go ahead if more hostages return; adds criticism by 'less friendly' member states is OK if it's not 'demonization'

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar called for a constructive dialogue but braced for criticism from some European countries as he arrived for talks on Monday in Brussels. The Israeli minister is meeting senior European officials,

The October 7 attacks and Israel's subsequent response exposed sharp divisions within the EU. While all members condemned the Hamas attacks, some staunchly defended Israel's war in Gaza, and others condemned Israel's military campaign and its toll on Gazans.

The statement outlines the EU “strongly condemns” recent escalations in the West Bank and “deeply deplores” the unacceptable number of civilians killed during the fighting in Gaza. The EU will criticise Israel for banning the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, Unrwa, which is seen as a crucial provider of basic services in Gaza and the West Bank.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar called for a constructive dialogue but braced for criticism from some European countries as he arrived for talks on Monday in Brussels. The Israeli minister is meeting senior European officials,