The European Union has welcomed the handover of Gaza crossings to the Palestinian Authority as “an important step” in the implementation of the agreement signed in Cairo on 12 October, and towards allowing the Palestinian Authority to resume its full responsibilities in Gaza and achieving intra-Palestinian reconciliation.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the EU reiterated its readiness “to provide its full support to the efforts to reunite Gaza and the West Bank under one single and legitimate Palestinian Authority”.
“We will continue to liaise with the Palestinian Authority, Egypt, Israel, and our international partners, including in the Quartet, in order to help this process to succeed, which is critical for reaching a negotiated two-state solution and sustainable peace,” the statement concluded.