European Parliament President Roberta Metzola visited the “Kerem Shalom“ checkpoint on the border between Israel and the Gaza Strip, from where she entered the Palestinian enclave, to get acquainted with the progress of humanitarian operations, the EP press service reported, BTA reports.
After returning to Israel, Metzola was briefed by representatives of the EU Assistance Mission to the “Rafah“ on the ongoing efforts to support the civilian population in Gaza.
Later today, the EP President will visit the site of the Hamas-attacked Supernova festival near Kibbutz Reim, where hundreds of people died on 7 October 2023. In Ramallah, she will also meet with representatives of the Palestinian leadership, including Hussein al-Sheikh, Secretary-General of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization.
Mezzola will also speak to Reem al-Hajra, head of the Palestinian organization Women of the Sun, which has been nominated for the 2024 Sakharov Prize.