Reuters. The bloc's top diplomat Josep Borrell said on Monday (February 19) after a meeting of EU foreign ministers that 26 of the EU's 27 countries agreed to a statement warning against any attack on Rafah and calling for "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 did not name the country that did not agree to the text but diplomats said Hungary blocked a similar statement a few days ago.
Israel is preparing to mount a ground invasion of Gaza's southernmost city, which it has called a last bastion of Hamas control after nearly five months of fighting.
Borrell also said the European Union is moving closer to new sanctions against Moscow.
