The European Union firmly condemns Tuesday’s terrorist attack near the settlement of Eli in the occupied West Bank.

In this attack, at least four Israelis  were killed and four were injured.

Terrorism in all its forms is unacceptable and never an answer. The EU remains firmly committed to the prevention of and fight against terrorism.

The EU is deeply worried about the ongoing escalation of violence in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory and continued settlement expansion. We urge all parties to work towards de-escalation and ending the cycle of violence.