EU pledges €120 million in aid for Gaza as Israel truce appears near

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Brussels has had a limited role in brokering a fragile Middle East peace deal – but hopes are high it can help improve Gaza’s grim humanitarian situation.

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00:00The European Union has expressed its support for the announced ceasefire in the Gaza conflict,

00:07voicing hope that it will end civilian suffering and lead to the release of hostages.

00:12The European Union warmly welcomes the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, which will allow the face

00:18release of the hostages, ending their terrible ordeal that has lasted for more than 15 months

00:25and ease the humanitarian suffering in Gaza. It is vital that the deal is fully implemented

00:32to allow all the hostages to be released and to ensure a permanent end to hostilities.

00:39The European Union didn't play a part in the negotiations of the ceasefire agreement, which

00:44has yet to be approved by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet. However, they

00:50were quick to react. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged the two

00:57parties to implement the agreement. Also, the President of the European Parliament,

01:04Roberto Mazzola, points out that it could be a turning point for a sustainable peace.

01:10For his part, the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, calls for the ceasefire

01:17to allow immediate access to necessary humanitarian aid.

01:21This latest flare-up in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has left more than 46,000 Palestinians

01:28and over 1,200 Israelis dead.

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