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Kombos' Proposal for EU-Israel Dialogue

June 1, 2025

Foreign Minister Konstantinos Kombos proposes direct dialogue between the EU and Israel for humanitarian aid to Gaza. He responds to criticism regarding Cyprus's isolation, highlighting actions taken towards the Arab world and the Palestinians. He specifically mentions that the EU has been slow to act and emphasizes the importance of the official Palestinian leadership. Kombos also states that the goal is substantive negotiation regarding the Cypriot issue.