Jerusalem/PNN/ The EU follows with great concern the latest developments in Gaza, which have already led to a number of casualties, among them civilians, including a killed 12 Palestinians. The office of the EU Representative in Jerusalem said in a statement on the latest developments in Gaza that it is crucial to ensure maximum restraint on all sides in order to avoid a further escalation and further casualties. Everything must be done to prevent a broader conflict, which would, first and foremost, affect the civilian populations on both sides and result in further casualties. The EU added that these events highlight yet again the need to restore a political horizon and to ensure a sustainable situation in Gaza.