The plan to disarm Hamas in Gaza, if fully implemented, would be a constructive step towards peace.
I welcome the deal brokered by the US, with the support of Egypt, Qatar, Türkiye, and Nickolay Mladenov.
A lot needs to fall in place for this to work. Success depends on the full commitment of all parties. Verifying Hamas’ compliance will be a significant challenge. Israel would need to eventually withdraw from Gaza.
We stand ready to support the next steps, including the entry of the National Committee and the International Stabilisation Force. Our two EU missions on the ground play an important role in support of Palestinian state-building efforts.
The EU is Gaza’s biggest humanitarian donor. In July, the EU pledged €900 million in aid projects to help Gaza recover from the war.
: Kaja Kallas
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy