The European Union is in talks to revive a civilian mission to monitor the border crossing between Gaza and Egypt at Rafah following the announcement of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said.

The EU played no role in negotiations, but might take a role in implementing the ceasefire, according to experts.

President-elect Donald Trump's incoming national security adviser, Mike Waltz, said on Sunday that if Hamas reneges on the Gaza ceasefire-for-hostages deal, the United States will support Israel "in doing what it has to do.

Multiple officials underlined the fragility of the agreement and stressed the importance of how it is implemented. The fighting continues.

An EU operation helped run the crossing, in coordination with Israel and the Palestinian Authority, for two years until Hamas seized control of Gaza. In Brussels, European Commission spokesman ...

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday called for the release of three women Israeli hostages from Hamas captivity to serve as a new chapter for Israelis and Palestinians.

Reactions from world leaders have been pouring in hailing the ceasefire deal in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire and hostage-release agreement between Hamas and Israel, urging them to "fully implement" the deal.

NEW ADMINISTRATIVE CAPITAL, Egypt (AP) — Egypt’s chief diplomat on Thursday called on Israel and Hamas to implement a Gaza ceasefire plan “without any delay,” raising pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept the deal.

EU's Kallas Says Talks Under Way to Revive Rafah ... following the announcement of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said. A civilian EU mission ...

The EU started probing X, formerly Twitter, in late 2023 over suspected breaches of obligations, partly relating to posts following Hamas' attacks on Israel

Brussels has had a limited role in brokering a fragile Middle East peace deal – but hopes are high it can help improve Gaza’s grim humanitarian situation. #EuropeNews