The Estonian foreign minister expressed deep concern over the extremely violent situation in the Gaza region that has resulted in many casualties.
Foreign Minister Paet emphasised that Estonia is calling upon Israel and the Palestinian Authority to make an effort to resume talks. "Estonia condemns Hamas's decision not to extend the cease-fire agreement and to continue using terrorist methods to achieve its goals," stressed Foreign Minister Paet, who also expressed concern over the violence that has erupted in the region and occasioned many civilian deaths and the destruction of buildings and structures. "We are calling for an end to all violence and the restoration of the cease-fire agreement, for currently the number of civilian victims is continuously growing," said Paet.
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet is taking part in an extraordinary informal meeting of the foreign ministers of the European Union, who are gathering tonight in Paris, in order to discuss solutions for the heightened crisis in the Gaza sector and co-operation opportunities with the international community that would help the process along.
