EU Urges Halt to Arms Supply to Israel
European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has called upon Israel's allies, particularly the United States, to cease arms supplies amidst escalating violence in Gaza. Borrell's bold stance comes in the wake of mounting casualties and humanitarian concerns stemming from Israeli military actions, as reported by Al Jazeera.
Highlighting US President Joe Biden's recent acknowledgment of the severity of Israel's military operations, Borrell questioned the logic of continuing arms provision in light of the escalating humanitarian crisis. His remarks, delivered during a news conference in Brussels alongside Philippe Lazzarini, head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), underscore a growing sentiment of international concern.
Borrell emphasized the urgent need for a reassessment of arms provisions in the face of mounting casualties and widespread devastation. The intensification of violence, particularly in Gaza's Rafah city, has prompted expressions of alarm from global leaders and human rights advocates alike.