"EU Worried About Escalating Impact of Israel-Hamas Conflict"

The EU is deeply concerned about the potential escalation of the Israel-Hamas conflict, particularly the reported intention of the Israeli military to extend the war to the town of Rafah near the Egyptian border, where over a million people have sought refuge. EU Foreign Affairs chief Josep Borrell warned that the conflict could spread throughout the region unless a ceasefire is reached, and expressed worry about the impact on the Red Sea area and neighboring countries. The EU also discussed the fate of the UN relief agency working with Palestinians, as some countries have pulled funding following accusations against UNRWA staff.