• The EU said that it rejects any territorial change involving Israel and Gaza that is not part of a political agreement

Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel said on Thursday a non-Israeli, peaceful civilian administration for Gaza was among the Israeli government’s five key principles for ending the war.

The other principles include the release of hostages still held in Gaza, the surrender of weapons by Hamas, the full demilitarization of Gaza, and Israel retaining overriding security control, he said. 

Meanwhile, the European Union said on Thursday that it rejects any territorial change involving Israel and Gaza that is not part of a political agreement, a European Commission spokesperson said in response to questions.

REUTERS