EU welcomes Gaza agreement, warns of challenge ensuring Hamas compliance

The European Union issued a statement Friday welcoming the Gaza agreement, according to an Israeli media report. The bloc noted that ensuring Hamas's compliance with the terms would be a challenge.

The European Union welcomed the Gaza agreement on Friday, according to an Israeli media report. The bloc acknowledged the challenge of ensuring Hamas's compliance with the terms. The statement adds to a series of international reactions to the agreement, which has been the subject of intensive diplomatic efforts.

• Strong17:26 · 31 JulEU's Kallas: Gaza peace plan constructive, but Israel must eventually withdraw
• Developing21:31 · 31 JulQatar congratulates Hamas on agreement, calls for pressure on Israel
• Developing16:14 · 9 AugHamas says committed to second phase of Gaza ceasefire, calls for mediator oversight
• Developing23:10 · 4 AugSenior IDF official: Gaza agreement requires cooperation, but return to fighting later necessary

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