European Parliament President Roberta Metsola crossed into the Gaza Strip from Israel at noon Thursday to “witness firsthand the humanitarian assistance delivery at the border region,” her office told POLITICO.
Palestinian militant group Hamas reached a deal with Israel in mid-January to bring a cease-fire to the Gaza Strip and release dozens of hostages following 16 months of Israeli’s retaliatory onslaught to the Hamas attack of Oct. 7, 2023, which has ravaged the region and killed tens of thousands of people.
“Her crossing of the border at a crucial moment in time is meant to highlight the EU’s critical role in supporting humanitarian efforts in Gaza (notably through the EUBAM operation) and the EU’s commitment to continue supporting the ceasefire and hostage exchange deal,” Metsola’s office added.
