Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on further escalation of violence in Israel and Gaza

Israelis do have human rights. The High Commissioner simply does not care about them.

Israel has made it clear that it will not tolerate rocket and missile attacks on its civilians. I hope that the terror organizations in Gaza got the message. If not, Israel is prepared to t ...

In response to the incessant rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip the IDF has launched a widespread campaign against terror targets in Gaza.

Israel has demonstrated great restraint. However, the escalation of events over the past few days forced Israel to react to the Hamas attacks.