08/11/2018 (Agence Europe) – The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini, called on the Palestinian Authority to address the Gaza issue on Thursday 8 November. According to the EEAS statement, during her meeting in Brussels with the Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Riyadh Al-Malki, Ms Mogherini encouraged the Palestinian Authority to "improve the humanitarian situation of the people in Gaza, prevent renewed escalation of tensions in Gaza and reunite Gaza and the West Bank under one single and legitimate Palestinian authority". The Gaza Strip is controlled by Hamas. During his visit to Brussels, Mr Al-Malki also met with the ambassadors of the Political and Security Committee. (CG)