The High Representative of the European Union (EU) for foreign policy and security, Josep Borrell, issued a grave warning today as he stated that the war in Gaza has now expanded to Jerusalem, the West Bank, and even Lebanon. At an informal meeting of EU defense ministers in Brussels, Borrell expressed concern over the escalating violence in the region.
Borrell acknowledged that Israeli operations have significantly weakened Hamas in Gaza, but the full extent of the destruction and human losses is yet to be determined. The conflict has led to an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, causing a severe health emergency. The situation is now spreading to the West Bank and Jerusalem, which are at the core of the conflict.
Recent reports indicate that the Israeli army has launched a major offensive in Tulkarm, Jenin, and the Al Fara refugee camp, resulting in the deaths of 20 Palestinians. With tensions on the rise across the occupied West Bank, the brutal offensive in Gaza has already claimed the lives of over 40,600 Palestinians since last year.
As the international community struggles to intervene, Borrell suggested the possibility of a high-level meeting during the UN General Assembly in September, involving Arab nations, the US, and even Israel, to address the ongoing crisis.