President Metsola is on an official visit to Israel and the Palestinian occupied territory this Thursday and Friday, where she is holding talks with the political authorities.

“At this critical moment for the region and the world, I wanted to come here to underline and witness first hand Europe’s critical role in getting humanitarian aid into Gaza. Europe is ready to step up our engagement and do what we can to help the ceasefire-hostages release deal to hold, to provide a path to increased aid and a building block to a sustainable peace”, said President Metsola.

During her visit, the President is underlining Europe’s willingness:

– to engage constructively with all partners in the region,

– to secure the current ceasefire and hostage deal holds,

– and to provide a path to a sustainable peace in the region that can ensure security for Israel and a real perspective to the Palestinian people.

Programme of the visit

On Thursday, the President met with the Speaker of the…