EU condemns attacks on peacekeepers in Lebanon, Borrell warns of “second Gaza” and Spain calls for a firmer hand for Israel

European understanding to pressure Israel and condemn the attacks on peacekeepers in Lebanon was reached on Sunday night, after many hours of trading at 27. The head of European diplomacy, who articulated the EU’s joint declaration, leaves barbs on the member states’ lack of speed. “I think it took too long to say something that is obvious.” And, for Josep Borrel, “it is clear” that the attacks on the UN peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon – UNIFIL – are “unacceptable”.