“At the same time, regarding the mandatory protection of civilians under International Humanitarian Law, the EU strongly condemns the use of hospitals for any purposes other than medical,” read the statement.
“The situation of innocent people in Gaza is as desperate as ever,” they warned.
“The EU is also concerned about the continuous attacks on healthcare in the West Bank, where over 50 health facilities and 300 ambulances have been deliberately damaged in the past months,” said the statement.
The statement warned that a human tragedy is playing out in real-time in front of our eyes.
The European Union expressed deep concern about the suffering of the civilian population in Gaza, reiterating calls for an immediate ceasefire and full humanitarian access to the Strip.