EU leaders try to find united stance over Israel-Hamas war after 'confused messaging'

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Head of the Mission of Israel to the EU and NATO Ambassador Haim Regev attend a solemn moment to remember the people killed in Israel, during the ongoing conflict with Hamas, at the European Parliament, in Brussels, Belgium, 11 October, 2023. REUTERS - JOHANNA GERON

Following days of confused and sometimes contradictory messaging about the European Union's stance on the spiralling Israel-Hamas war, EU leaders are struggling to rally around a clear and united statement on the conflict.

A video conference of EU leaders chaired by European Council President Charles Michel is due to take place at 1530 UT this Tuesday in a bid to supersede initial steps taken by the European Commission and its president, Ursula von der Leyen.