On Monday 19 February, the spokesperson for the European External Action Service called for restraint in the Middle East, saying that the escalation of military incidents in Gaza and around the strip was "of real concern".
"It is extremely important that the situation does not escalate further and it is crucial that all parties act with restraint", the spokesperson stated in a press release.
"Rocket attacks by militants from Gaza against Israel are unacceptable and need to stop", the...