EU's Borrell: extension of truce in Gaza would allow working on political solution

European Union's top diplomat Josep Borrell on Monday said the extension of the current truce in Gaza is within reach and it would allow international community to work on a political solution to the conflict.

European Union's top diplomat Josep Borrell on Monday said the extension of the current truce in Gaza is within reach and it would allow international community to work on a political solution to the conflict. He said that the Palestinian Authority needs to regain control of Gaza from Hamas, offering a "better and viable" alternative to it.

Borrell made the comments during a news conference held in Barcelona during the Union for the Mediterranean summit. All the participants to the summit agree on a two-state solution, he said.