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Yes, yes, you moved up a lot at this time, sir, I have,

two questions related to Gaza which have, I think, angles of the foreign affairs and diplomacy.

First, I would ask for an update, of, the meetings two weeks ago at Foreign Affairs Council and the Palestinian, donor group, which announced, that they wanted to finance and start early recovery projects relating to,

Water security, and waste management disposal in Gaza,

and it was not clear whether there was already an agreement, we have understanding with Israel. So have these projects already started?

Are there any discussions going on with those authorities to enable them to start this soon?

Another question relates to the evacreation or exits of people from Gaza who need to come to Europe to your member states.

And then we know that he has this UBA mission that's Rafah border crossing as a help to evacuate patients.

But what about the students who have received scholarships in EU member states? They seem to have problems.

We wrote an article about that, about the medical student in Goza who has received,

been granted a scholarship that's Institute of Tropical Medicine are there,

that cannot, receive any visa or apply for a visa.

And also, there's new evacuation of students overseas from Gaza.

Is this something which EU could help with the coordinate because I would think that it would be aligned with its policy to enable,

let's say, SARS exits from Gaza for patients and students. Thank you.

OK, Mose, on your first question relates to two projects that indeed had been brought up, notably, and most recently, when,

when Commissioner Šuica, did a visit to the region,

so we'll see with Guillaume if he has any update on that. And then on the second, question, Anouar.

Indeed, Moses,

thanks for having referred to our missionRafa on the ground that is actually performing and conducting its mandate.

So allow me to recall maybe a few numbers in terms of the contribution of the mission on the ground and this since the 2nd of February 2026.

We have seen 9244 individuals that have crossed the Rafah crossing point 4485

entries to Gaza and 4759 exits to Egypt,

which shows that the EU is indeed playing an active role in the implementation of Phase 2 of the peace plan.

Now, in terms of your question, I would kindly refer you to the member states because in terms of visa and consular affairs,

member states do have the prerogative on that front. Thank you. Thank you. Anouar? I see another question online Bogdan.

So that But you can keep solidarity. Bogdan Are you there? No.

So we come back to the room, any further questions on foreign affairs?

Not today, not now. Yes, no. Not today, not now. Other questions, Valeria.

Media information
ID I-293235
Date 24/07/2026
Duration 03:57
Institution European Commission
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