EU Welcomes Gaza Agreement but Warns Ensuring Hamas Compliance Will Be Challenging

European Union Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas praised the recent agreement with Hamas announced by the Gaza Peace Council, describing it as a constructive step. However, she emphasized that much needs to fall into place for the agreement to succeed. Kallas highlighted that the success of the deal depends on the commitment of all parties involved, noting that ensuring Hamas adheres to the terms will be a significant challenge. She also stated that Israel will ultimately need to withdraw from Gaza for the agreement to fully take effect. The EU expressed readiness to support the forthcoming steps in the process.