The October summit was the first meeting of EU leaders since Israel expanded its military offensive into Lebanon, where attacks on UN peacekeepers (Unifil) have been under fire. Some 16 EU member states contribute to Unifil. (Photo: European Council)

EU repeats call for Middle East ceasefire, as Israel kills Hamas chief

EU & the World

by Salomé Bonneyrat, Brussels,

EU leaders in Brussels on Thursday (17 October) called for de-escalation and a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, as in the Middle East Israel confirmed the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

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