European Union leaders called on Thursday for an "immediate" humanitarian pause in Gaza that would lead to a ceasefire. "Strong and unified statement of EU leaders on the Middle East at #EUCO tonight!" Charles Michel, the president of the council, posted on social media platform X. "The EU calls for an immediate humanitarian pause leading to a sustainable ceasefire." Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded.
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