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EU Presidency expresses concern
about inter-Palestinian clashes
The German Presidency of the European Union has
expressed deep concern about the escalation of violence
between Palestinian factions and called on their leaders
to renounce the use of violence immediately, restore the
ceasefire and resume their dialogue.
The Presidency also condemned “in the strongest possible
terms” the missile attacks launched from the Gaza Strip
against Israeli territory during the last few days and
appealed on Palestinian leaders “to do everything in
their power to stop them,” adding: “An escalation of
violence must prevented.”
The Presidency urged Egypt and Saudi Arabia to continue
their efforts to reconcile the Palestinian factions,
which it described as “a prerequisite for progress in
the Middle East peace process.”
Meanwhile, the European Parliament will debate ending
the isolation of Palestine on Tuesday, 22 May, during
its plenary session in Strasbourg. |
