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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The European Union has restated its solidarity with Gazans, describing the alliance as the Palestinian people\u2019s \u201cmost credible supporter\u201d and \u201cstrongest backer of the two-state solution.\u201d<\/p>\n

On Monday, High Representative Kaja Kallas reaffirmed that all 27 Member States agree that Israeli settlements in the West Bank \u201care illegal under international law.\u201d<\/p>\n

Speaking after a meeting of Foreign Ministers, Kallas, the European Commission\u2019s VP, highlighted the stalled Gaza peace process, saying she\u2019s in touch with Palestine\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\n

Kallas confirmed the Palestine Donor Group has raised \u20ac900 million for humanitarian assistance. The body comprises the EU, Middle East nations, international groups, and financial institutions.<\/p>\n

The EU, meanwhile, strongly denounced the decision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to invite Russian athletes back to international competitions.<\/p>\n

Kallas noted the invitation \u201ccoincides with Russia killing a record number of civilians\u201d in Ukraine. \u201cIt looks like the IOC is rewarding such attacks,\u201d she protested.<\/p>\n

The EU is, however, boosting Armenia and Moldova\u2019s deterrence against external coercion. EU experts will support Armenia in countering cyber threats, disinformation, and illicit financial flows.<\/p>\n

For Moldova, Ministers adopted an additional \u20ac120 million under the European Peace Facility, the biggest support package yet, aimed at strengthening the country\u2019s air defenses.<\/p>\n

The EU also urged Ankara to respect the sovereignty and sovereign rights of all EU Member States, following Cyprus\u2019s complaint about Tu\u0308rkiye\u2019s plan for a gas pipeline with the island.<\/p>\n

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