Although several European countries are calling for the EU to step up its response (see EUROPE B13686A13) to the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, on Thursday 24 July, the European Commission refused to take any steps in this direction. The EU institution is confining itself to an assessment of the tangible improvements in the delivery of aid in the enclave in the light of the measures agreed with the Israeli government on 10 July (see EUROPE B13678A27).
“The ambassadors [of the...