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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 9233

15 July 2006
THE DAY IN POLITICS / (eu) ep/middle east
Parties call for escalation of violence to cease and on EU to contribute to a solution

Brussels, 14/07/2006 (Agence Europe) - The worsening of the situation in the Palestinian territories and in Lebanon is cause for concern among MEPs. Speaking from China where he is on visit, President Borrell feared that this “explosive situation” could lead to a return to open warfare. He urged all parties to “bring this escalation of violence to an immediate end” and to release the kidnapped soldiers. He notes that Israel's disproportionate response can only lead to a...

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