EU majority calls for Gaza ceasefire

Josep Borrell, the European Union's foreign policy chief, announced on Monday that 26 out of the 27 EU member states have advocated for "an immediate humanitarian pause that would lead to a sustainable ceasefire" in Gaza.

Borrell added that the 26 agreed to "require an immediate humanitarian pause that would lead to a sustainable ceasefire, to the unconditional release of hostages, and to the provision of humanitarian assistance".

Borrell refrained from specifying the EU country that withheld agreement to the statement, though diplomats indicate that Hungary blocked a similar statement a few days prior.