Press release
Tánaiste reiterates call for regional de-escalation and immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
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In light of recent developments in the Middle East, the increasingly grave security situation in the region and the risk of further military escalation, the EUs High Representative/Vice President Josep Borrell has called an extraordinary meeting of the EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs, in which the Tánaiste will participate.
Speaking in advance of the extraordinary meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, the Tánaiste said: “I welcome this extraordinary meeting of EU Foreign Ministers. It is imperative that military action in the Middle East is brought to a swift end, and that we see de-escalation of military hostilities by all parties, states and entities across the region and the EU should continue to express itself clearly on this. I once again condemn Iran’s attack on Israel.
“We must continue to move swiftly towards ending the abhorrent situation in Gaza, where civilians continue to die as a result of military hostilities. We must see an immediate and sustainable humanitarian ceasefire, the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages and full, safe and unimpeded humanitarian access.
“We have already seen the immense damage that has occurred in the Middle East from decades of war, conflict and instability. Its citizens deserve a better future. The EU must now work with partners across the region to show that we are ready to deliver this with them.”
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PRESS OFFICE
16 April 2024