Although Hungary is against it, the remaining countries, 26 of the 27 EU member states, issued a statement calling for “an immediate humanitarian pause that could lead to a sustainable ceasefire” in the Gaza Strip.
EU countries are also calling on Israel not to launch its planned attack on Rafah. An attack on Rafah “would worsen an already catastrophic humanitarian situation and impede the urgent provision of essential services and humanitarian assistance,” the statement in question said.