Declaration by the Presidency of the Council of the European Union on the closure of border crossings into Gaza
- On: 14.11.2008
The Presidency of the Council of the European Union condemns the resumption of violence, particularly the rocket strikes from Gaza, and calls for its immediate end.
However, the Presidency deplores the Israeli government’s decision to close border crossings into Gaza. This disproportionate response will again collectively punish the entire civilian population in Gaza where the humanitarian situation is deeply worrying.
The Presidency of the Council of the European Union therefore calls for the re-opening of border crossings and the immediate resumption of fuel and humanitarian supplies.
In this context, the Presidency also deplores the refusal to allow the European heads of mission, including the French Consul General in Jerusalem who is the EU Presidency’s local representative, to visit Gaza during a field trip to assess the humanitarian and economic situation yesterday.
- Updated: 23.12.2008
