EU Presidency statement on the Israeli blockade of movement of Palestinian officials – EU press release/Non-UN document

Statement of the EU Presidency on the Israeli blockade

of movements of Palestinian officials

"The decision of the Israeli government to block the departure of Palestinian officials for London, as well as the movements of senior Palestinians in general, does not contribute to the efforts made by the international community to carry forward the reform process and to bring an end to the violence.

On the contrary, this decision perpetuates hatred and extremism. Hence, the presidency of the EU calls upon the Israeli government to reconsider this decision and to immediately lift the ban on the movement of Palestinian officials".