Roberta Metsola Enters Gaza Before Plans To Meet Palestinian Liberation Organisation In West Bank
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola became the first European leader to visit Gaza in over a decade.
She entered the Palestinian enclave after visiting the humanitarian operations at the Kerem Shalom Border Crossing Point earlier today.
Her crossing of the border at a crucial moment in time is meant to highlight the EU’s role in supporting humanitarian efforts in Gaza (specifically through the EUBAM operation) and the EU’s commitment to continue supporting the ceasefire and hostage exchange deal.
Following her return to Israel, Metsola was briefed by the European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing (EUBAM RAFAH) on their mission and ongoing efforts to support humanitarian aid in Gaza, a statement released by her team explains.
In the last months, the EU has provided close to half a billion Euros in humanitarian aid to Gaza. In addition, €375 million in humanitarian aid will be allocated to the wider Middle East.
Tomorrow, Metsola will travel to the West Bank to meet with Palestinian leadership in Ramallah. She will meet with Hussein al-Sheikh, Secretary-General of the Executive Committee of the Palestinian Liberation Organisation and with the 2024 Sakharov Prize Nominee, Reem Al Hajajra, Director of Women of the Sun.
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