The countries of the Visegrad Group are deeply concerned about the military escalation in Israel and in the Gaza Strip. We strongly condemn the indiscriminate rocket attacks on Israel by militant groups from the Gaza Strip.

At the same time we are concerned about the growing civilian losses among the Palestinians caused by Israel’s military operation ‘Protective Edge’. The Visegrad countries call on both sides to end hostilities and to achieve immediate ceasefire.

(Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade)