2 days ago · A civilian EU mission to help monitor the Rafah crossing began work there in 2005 but was suspended in June 2007 after Hamas, a militant Islamist group, took over the Gaza Strip.

Jan 19, 2024 · With today's decision of a dedicated framework of restrictive measures against supporters of violent actions by Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, the European Union shows that we are ready to take decisive steps to react to …

3 days ago · European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was criticised for supporting Israel and not calling for a ceasefire while EU’s foreign ministers condemned the attack by Hamas but also “called for the protection of civilians and restraint, the release of hostages, for allowing access to food, water and medicines to Gaza in line with ...

Nov 13, 2023 · The 27 European Union nations have jointly condemned Hamas for what they described as the use of hospitals and civilians as “human shields” in the war against Israel.

Jan 15, 2025 · European leaders welcomed reports of a long-awaited cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas and expressed cautious optimism it could lay the groundwork for a lasting peace — provided all parties honor its terms.

2 days ago · Live: EU resumes Rafah border crossing mission, says foreign policy chief Kallas Middle East Issued on: 31/01/2025 - 07:44 Modified: 31/01/2025 - 18:36

Oct 7, 2023 · The Council decided today to add one individual to the EU terrorist list. This decision comes as part of European Union’s response to the threat posed by Hamas and its brutal and indiscriminate terrorist attacks in Israel on 7 October 2023.

Jan 17, 2024 · The European Union is set to announce new sanctions on Palestinian militant group Hamas on Monday, three EU diplomats told POLITICO. The new sanctions are set to hit the financing sources of Hamas and target several individuals linked to the group.

Oct 15, 2023 · The European Union condemns in the strongest possible terms Hamas and its brutal and indiscriminate terrorist attacks across Israel and deeply deplores the loss of lives. There is no justification for terror.

1 day ago · The EU mission at Rafah was set up in 2005 to help the Palestinians man. ... Hamas has released a third hostage, US-Israeli citizen Keith Siegel, into the care of Red Cross representatives in the ...