EU's von der Leyen says Gaza is facing famine, ceasefire needed rapidly
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- Reuters
- Published Date: 07:17 | 17 March 2024
- Modified Date: 07:17 | 17 March 2024
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday that Gaza was facing famine and there had to be a rapid ceasefire agreement in the war between Israel and Hamas.
"Gaza is facing famine and we cannot accept this," von der Leyen told reporters, speaking in Cairo after signing a strategic partnership agreement with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
"It is critical to achieve an agreement on a ceasefire rapidly now that frees the hostages and allows more humanitarian aid to reach Gaza."
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