
Brussels – “The release of hostages marks a significant diplomatic achievement and an essential step towards peace. This progress has been facilitated by President Trump,” stated Kaja Kallas, head of European diplomacy, on the social platform X.
“The return of Israeli hostages brings joy to families and relief to the entire world,” commented Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, also on X.
The EU is “prepared to utilize all available resources to support” the peace initiative for Gaza, set for discussion at a summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. The European Commission President specifically mentioned the mobilization of European funds for the reconstruction of the region.
Kaja Kallas noted that the EU will resume its “Wednesday” monitoring mission at the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt.
The EUBAM monitoring mission, which includes police forces from Italy, Spain, and France, aims to ensure a neutral and impartial presence at this vital border crossing. (October 13, 2025)
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