The European Union welcomes the Gaza plan and announces its readiness to contribute to its implementation both security-wise and humanitarian-wise.

The European Union welcomed on Friday the first phase of the plan proposed by the U.S. president to end the conflict in Gaza, considering it a "real opportunity" to achieve a lasting ceasefire and the release of all detainees.

The Union announced its full readiness to actively contribute to all aspects of implementing the agreement, including humanitarian, security, and political aspects.

In a statement issued by the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, the Union reaffirmed its firm position that has long called for an immediate and complete ceasefire, the release of prisoners, and ensuring comprehensive and sustainable humanitarian aid access to the Gaza Strip.