Borrell: Gaza Suffers Destruction Worse Than Germany During WWII

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell described the macabre situation in Gaza as “catastrophic and horrific,” with relatively “greater” destruction than what Germany suffered during World War II(WWII).

After chairing a meeting of European Union foreign ministers, Borrell said that the Israeli army's response to the attacks launched by Hamas on October 7 led to an "incredible number of civilian casualties."

He also expressed the European Union's "concern" about the violence of extremist settlers in the West Bank.

He condemned the Israeli government's approval of the construction of 1,700 new housing units in Jerusalem, which Brussels considers a violation of international law.

Borrell added, “The suffering of the people of Gaza poses an unprecedented challenge to the international community.”

According to figures from the Hamas Ministry of Health in Gaza, “civilians constitute between 60 and 70 percent of the total deaths,” and “85 percent of the population has been internally displaced.”