Devastating news for our colleagues in #Gaza who have borne so much loss already, and for the families they were trying to help.
 
How are we to maintain aid operations when our teams and supplies are constantly under threat?
 
They must be protected.

This war has to stop.

What caused the latest tragedy in Gaza are the restrictions on humanitarian access imposed by Israel & obstructions by violent extremist to the supply of aid.

Firing on civilians is unjustifiable.
We call for an international investigation.

My statement:
europa.eu/!YHhmv8

This intervention in the #UNSC by 🇵🇱 FM Radek Sikorski, which succinctly, eloquently and comprehensively exposes Russia’s lies is a must-watch from start to finish. 🇺🇦🇪🇺

The 🇪🇺 Ambassador to 🇷🇺 lays flower at the small memorial in Moscow to those that died under repression. You will not see that reported in any 🇷🇺 media. The authorities are afraid.

Israel has killed over 11,500 Palestinian children in Gaza and the West Bank since October 7th, when 36 Israeli children were killed.

It’s impossible to imagine that number. This is what it looks like. A line 5km long.

(Location: Bournemouth Beach)

Here is a list of the names we know from the more than 11,500 Palestinian children killed during Israel’s continuing war on Gaza ⤵️

Know their names: aje.io/06omb

'It’s vital that UNRWA continues to be funded and to operate' said HR/VP Josep Borrell Fontelles today. The EU, he reminded, has not suspended the funding: “The investigation needs to be done, but we must not engage in collective punishment to the Palestinian people”.

Olivier Vandecasteele & Bernard Phelan bravely talking in #Brussels about their experience of detention in #Iran to help #freejohanfloderus . Johan is a Swede who works for #EU & has been illegally imprisoned for 655 days in awful conditions. Please sign: shorturl.at/adyQV

It’s critical to preserve UNRWA’s irreplaceable role in delivering humanitarian aid in Gaza, as stressed by UN Coordinator, Kaag.

US Ambassador to the UN said it well: although an investigation is needed, we shouldn’t let allegations cloud UNRWA’s indispensable and great work.

‼️🗣️Yesterday, Johan’s family released a statement in response to the Iranian prosecutor asking for the death penalty for Johan:

“It is absolutely horrifying to receive this information about our son and little brother. We know that Johan is completely innocent of the

Johan has been held hostage in Iran for 621 days. It's time to bring him home. #FreeJohanFloderus
Find out how you can help: linktr.ee/freejohanflode…

🕯️ 🇬🇧 On the 24th of December, we received a phone call from Johan. Devastatingly, he had only gained access to the call after a 72-hour hunger strike.

Although he appeared to be in good spirits, the toll of fatigue and hunger was evident. It was heart-wrenching for him not to

Today is international #HumanRightsDay , and on this day, we demand the release of Johan. Today makes 602 days since he has been illegally detained.
On this day, we light a candle for human rights. You can help us spread the word by lighting a candle today, tagging us, and adding

600 days since Johan was taken hostage #FREEJOHANFLODERUS chng.it/LdVnzhvT via Change.org

After reviewing our financial aid to Palestine, no evidence has been found to date that money has been diverted for unintended purposes.

The EU remains the largest donor to the Palestinians, and work is now ongoing on our future support in view of the still evolving situation.

HR/VP Josep Borrell Fontelles chairs today's Foreign Affairs Council. 'As EU, we unanimously ask for humanitarian pauses and corridors in #Gaza . Concerned for the dire situation in hospitals. Need also to start thinking of a solution for the post-war'.

“We immediately condemned the appalling Hamas’ terrorist attack in the strongest terms, calling also for an immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. But the tragic loss of Palestinian lives is also heart-breaking. Let's not forget that failure to recognize people as