European Union leaders on Wednesday called on Israelis and Palestinians to end violence and said they welcomed efforts, particularly from Egypt, to broker a cease-fire following more than a week of warfare. The leaders, meeting in Brussels, urged both sides to "de-escalate the situation, to end the violence, to end the suffering of the civilian populations **tably by allowing access to humanitarian assistance, and return to calm." In a statement, the EU leaders welcomed Egypt's efforts to mediate and called on the Islamic Hamas, which rules Gaza, to agree to a cease-fire. U.S. President Barack Obama also said on Wednesday he supported Egypt's attempt to achieve a Israeli-Palestinian cease-fire. The EU leaders condemned the firing of rockets from Gaza into Israel and the indiscriminate targeting of civilians.
07-17-2014, 11:41 AM
EU leaders call on Israelis, Palestinians to end violence
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