EU Advocates Two-State Solution and Palestinian Authority Return at EU-Israel Council Meeting

The European Union, at a recent EU-Israel Association Council meeting in Brussels, reiterated its support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Kaja Kallas, a top EU diplomat, stated the EU's backing of the Palestinian Authority's return to Gaza and the return of displaced Palestinians. The EU also pledged to support Gaza's reconstruction, alongside regional actors, emphasizing the need for Palestinians to reside in Gaza. The EU voiced concerns over developments in the West Bank, where Israeli troops are expected to remain for months, displacing tens of thousands. The EU urged movement towards a second phase of the Gaza truce, following the expiration of the initial phase in early March.