“We have achieved nothing significant in Gaza, which is why the situation is getting worse” – EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas

“We have achieved nothing significant in Gaza, which is why the situation is getting worse” – EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas

[Brussels, July 15, 2025] – Expressing concern over the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip, European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas admitted that the international community has so far failed to make any meaningful progress.

In a statement on Tuesday ahead of the European Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels, Kallas said:

“The situation in Gaza is still very, very bad. If there’s no real improvement yet, that means we haven’t all done enough.”

She further added:

“Conditions on the ground are horrific. Without a ceasefire, delivering humanitarian aid is becoming increasingly difficult every day.”

Agreement with Israel, but Implementation Remains Uncertain

Kallas noted that the European Union has reached a general understanding with Israel, aiming to bring about tangible improvements on the ground. However, she cautioned:

“Having an agreement on paper isn’t enough — implementation is what matters. We’re seeing some positive signals, but they’re not sufficient.”

Her remarks come at a time when Israeli military operations, the ongoing blockade, and severe shortages of food and medical supplies have pushed Gaza into a worsening humanitarian disaster.

Discussions on Russia and Iran

In addition to Gaza, Kallas mentioned that the European Union is on the verge of a political agreement regarding its 18th sanctions package against Russia.

“We hope a decision will be possible today (Tuesday) or tomorrow (Wednesday). We’re very close now.”

She added:

“After that, we’ll move on to discussions about Iran. It’s in our interest to bring diplomacy back to the table.”

Analysis

Kallas’s comments reflect the frustration and limitations within EU leadership. The response of Western nations to the Gaza crisis has repeatedly been questioned, with many viewing it as inadequate.

Despite repeated calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, the lack of concrete action has led international human rights organizations to strongly criticize the role of the European Union.