EU's Stance on the Conflict in Rafah and Middle East Wars

The EU Foreign Minister Borrell calls on Israel to stop the attacks on Rafah. Spain will promote support for the International Court of Justice, while Borrell advocates for the establishment of an EU mission to support the Rafah border crossing. Moreover, an increasing number of German-Israelis are applying for German citizenship.

The EU is considering reactivating its border mission around the Gaza city of Rafah to monitor humanitarian aid crossing points from Egypt. EU foreign ministers are also discussing diplomatic and humanitarian efforts in the region, including potential meetings with Arab counterparts. The situation in Gaza, the conflict between Israel and Palestine, and the need for international peace initiatives are key topics of discussion.

Relations between the European Union and Israel have deteriorated as Spain and Ireland prepare to officially recognize a Palestinian state. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz stated that Spain's consulate in Jerusalem will not be allowed to help Palestinians, while the EU's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell expressed support for the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Spain, Ireland, and Norway plan to recognize Palestine, and the..