European Union foreign ministers issued a unified appeal to the United States during a meeting in Copenhagen on Saturday, urging a reversal of its decision to deny entry visas to Palestinian officials ahead of the UN General Assembly. The U.S. State Department confirmed Friday it would revoke visas for members of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and Palestinian Authority (PA), citing unspecified security concerns.
The ministers also addressed Gaza's escalating humanitarian crisis, though divisions emerged over potential sanctions against Israel. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas acknowledged unanimous concern about the situation but noted no agreement on actionable measures. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen emphasized growing sentiment that Israel 'requires stronger pressure' to alter its current trajectory.
Protesters outside the meeting demanded tougher EU action to alleviate Gaza's suffering, reflecting heightened public urgency. The discussions highlight Europe's balancing act between diplomatic engagement and addressing Middle Eastern tensions.
