EU Leaders Demand Humanitarian Access and Ceasefire in Gaza

EU leaders have called for humanitarian pauses in the fighting between Israel and Hamas, as the Gaza Strip faces a deteriorating humanitarian situation. The leaders issued a declaration at an EU summit in Brussels, calling for the establishment of humanitarian corridors and the provision of much-needed aid to Gaza. The declaration comes amid criticism of Israel's campaign of air raids and a complete siege, which has cut off access to essential resources for Gaza's population. The EU leaders also reiterated calls for the immediate release of captives and emphasized Israel's right to self-defense in line with international law. However, these statements have been criticized as hollow, given the devastating impact of Israel's airstrikes on Gaza.