EU’s Kaja Kallas: “First Gaza Peace Phase Is Major Step – Europe Ready to Act on the Ground”
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Speaking in Paris at the International Humanitarian Conference for the Civilian Population of Gaza, EU High Representative and Vice-President Kaja Kallas called the newly agreed first phase of the Gaza peace deal “a major step towards peace.” Kallas emphasized that while the release of hostages is an encouraging start, the focus must now shift to “the day after” — planning for lasting stability and international coordination.
The European Union, she announced, is prepared to play a concrete role in implementing and sustaining peace. Kallas confirmed that the EU stands ready to redeploy its border mission EUBAM Rafah at the key Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt, as well as to strengthen the EUPOL COPPS mission supporting Palestinian police forces.
Kallas stressed that the EU, as the largest donor of humanitarian and development aid to Palestine, should have a seat “at the table” in shaping any international transition or stabilization authority for Gaza. “Given what we are bringing to the table, we should also be around that table discussing it,” she said.
When asked about potential European participation in a stabilization force, Kallas said the discussion is ongoing but underlined that the EU is “ready to really see what we can do with EUPOL COPPS” in coordination with international partners. She also noted that any modification or extension of current mission mandates would require consultation with EU member states.
Kallas described the moment as the “best chance we have right now” to build a lasting peace, insisting that international backing is essential for any agreement to succeed on the ground. Her remarks came amid renewed diplomatic engagement from global actors, seeking to stabilize Gaza following months of conflict and humanitarian crisis.
The Paris conference, hosted by France, gathered global diplomats and aid organizations to coordinate humanitarian relief and explore post-ceasefire governance arrangements for Gaza. The EU’s readiness to redeploy its missions signals a concrete step toward shaping international mechanisms for Gaza’s reconstruction and long-term security.
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