Brussels, 05/01/2009 (Agence Europe) - On Monday 5 January, as the Israeli army continued its military operation against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, the European Union stepped up its diplomatic action with a view to an “immediate and permanent” ceasefire and to help alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek, who has presided over the European Council since 1 January, has announced that the EU is working on a “plan” which, he says, could be...