EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini
EU foreign affairs chief Federica MogheriniReuters

High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini spoke about the continuing Gaza escalation on Sunday. Hamas and Islamic Jihad terror groups have caused the deaths of four Israeli citizens and fired over 600 rockets fired into Israel from the Gaza Strip since the escalation began on Saturday.

"Indiscriminate rocket attacks from Palestinian militants in Gaza must stop immediately: the European Union reiterates its fundamental commitment to the security of Israel," Mogherini said. "We express our condolences to the family of all the victims and to the Israeli people, and wish a speedy recovery to the wounded."


"These attacks provoke unspeakable suffering to the Israelis and serve only the cause of endless violence and of an endless conflict," Mogherini added.

"A new escalation risks also to reverse the work to relieve the suffering of the people in Gaza who are already paying a high price with many victims that we mourn. And it puts in further danger the prospects for long-term solutions, which will require the return of the Palestinian Authority to Gaza, credible security guarantees for Israel and a lifting of restrictions of access and movement."


"The European Union reiterates its full support to the push of Egypt and the United Nations to reduce tensions in Gaza and expect the parties to work with them to restore calm. Together with the international community, we will keep working to bring relief to all those suffering from this conflict and cooperating with those who serve the cause of peace," Mogherini concluded.