EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas welcomed on Friday the reported agreement to disarm Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, saying the plan could be a "constructive step towards peace."
Kallas said that the implementation of the plan would depend on the "full commitment of all parties" involved.
"Many things need to be put in place for this to work. Success depends on the full commitment of all parties. Verifying Hamas's compliance with the agreement will be a significant challenge. Israel will ultimately have to withdraw from Gaza," she said.
Kallas said the EU is ready to support the next stages of the agreement, including the deployment of the National Committee and the International Stabilization Force.
"I welcome the agreement brokered by the US, with the support of Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Nicolay Mladenov," Kallas added.
Earlier today, US President Donald Trump announced that an agreement has been reached for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, while Israeli forces will gradually withdraw as the process progresses.
Trump also thanked Egypt, Qatar and Turkey for helping broker what he described as a "historic breakthrough," saying the deal would be implemented gradually, with an International Stabilization Force working alongside a new Palestinian police force to take responsibility for security in Gaza. /AA
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