EU 'deeply alarmed' by killing of Palestinian children

The European Union said it was "deeply concerned" by the violence in Gaza and the "unacceptable" death of civilians, including children.

At least 28 Palestinians have been killed in three days of fighting, including at least six children. One person has been killed in Israel.

"The EU is deeply alarmed by this new round of violence and the deteriorating security situation in the occupied Palestinian territories and Israel, and by ongoing developments in an around Gaza, which has claimed unacceptable civilian casualties including children," the bloc said in a statement. 

"We urge an immediate comprehensive ceasefire which will end Israeli military operations in Gaza and current rocket firing against Israel, which is unacceptable. International humanitarian law must be respected."