European Union Guardes Gaza-Egypt Border Again In Rafah After Release Of 20 Hostages

An aerial photo showing the destruction in Rafah following the withdrawal of Israeli troops and when the ceasefire was imposed in Gaza. (doc UNRWA-Ashraf Amra)

JAKARTA - The European Union (EU) will restart its civil crossing monitoring mission in Rafah, which is the border between Gaza in Palestine and Egypt.

European Commission Vice President Kaja Kallas said this plan was in order to support the Hamas-Israel ceasefire agreement.

"European Union is ready to do its part," wrote Kaja Kallas on his X account, Monday, October 13.

Today marks a rare moment of hope in the Middle East.

The release of hostages is a major success for diplomacy and a crucial milestone toward peace. President Trump made this breakthrough possible.

Securing peace in Gaza will be extraordinarily complex. (1/2)

— Kaja Kallas (@kajakallas) October 13, 2025

Today marks a rare moment of hope in the Middle East.

The release of hostages is a major success for diplomacy and a crucial milestone toward peace. President Trump made this breakthrough possible.

Securing peace in Gaza will be extraordinarily complex. (1/2)

— Kaja Kallas (@kajakallas) October 13, 2025

Today marks a rare moment of hope in the Middle East.

The release of hosts is a major success for diplomacy and a crude milestone towards peace. President Trump made this breakthrough positive.

Securing peace in Gaza will be extraordinary complex. (1/2)

Kallas said the EU's plan was after Hamas released 20 Israeli hostages which were planned to be carried out today.

According to him, so as not to be constrained by guarding at Rafah requires international support.

"This mission can play an important role in supporting the ceasefire," he said.