Belgium's Minister of Foreign Affairs Didier Reynders Tuesday called on all parties involved in the Gaza conflict to respect the 72-hour humanitarian cease-fire, which has been in force since morning.
Reynders, in a statement, said he is satisfied with the efforts that Egypt is making to end the cycle of hellish violence.
"This violence has made too many civilian casualties already," he said, hoping that the humanitarian truce, with the support of the international community, including the EU, could turn into a permanent cease-fire that meets the expectations of the Palestinian people and the safety concerns of Israel.