"EU Consensus Statement Blocked as Calls to Halt Arms Exports to Israel Grow in Europe"
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Hungary has twice blocked a European Union consensus statement calling for an "immediate humanitarian pause" to the IDF's pending military operation against Hamas in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip. Foreign Minister Israel Katz personally called his Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó to seek Hungary's support in blocking the statement, which was backed by 26 out of 27 EU member states. The statement also asked the IDF not to worsen the humanitarian situation in Rafah. Hungary's actions have drawn attention and concern from the international community.
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- 26 out of 27 EU countries call for 'immediate humanitarian pause' in Gaza The Times of Israel
- All EU countries, bar Hungary, call for eventual Gaza ceasefire Euronews
- Israel-Hamas war: 26 EU countries call for immediate Gaza 'humanitarian pause' Hindustan Times
- Calls grow in Europe to halt arms exports to Israel as US Senate passes aid package CNN
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