It is now time to implement the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal without any delay, an EU official said on Friday.

Israel’s security cabinet has now approved the ceasefire deal with Hamas which will be brought to a vote in the government. The full 33-member cabinet is widely expected to give its approval which means the ceasefire can go into effect on Sunday as planned.

The Gaza war will be the first item on the agenda during a long-awaited and contentious meeting between Israel and the EU at the end of February, RTÉ News understands.

"It is now time to deliver this agreement for all hostages and their families, the people of Gaza, and the people of the region," said the E.U. foreign policy chief.

Brussels has had a limited role in brokering a fragile Middle East peace deal – but hopes are high it can help improve Gaza’s grim humanitarian situation.View on euronews

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas also expressed her support for ... solution that will guarantee security and stability for Israel, alongside a sovereign and viable Palestine state."

Kaja Kallas, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security stated in a recent interview that the EU is ready to take over support for Ukraine if the US cannot continue its assistance.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Friday that there was no reason to drop sanctions against Russia, as Hungary holds up extending the measures pending Donald Trump's return to the White House.

The European Union will continue to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza and is currently in discussions to redeploy a mission to

BRUSSELS - High-ranking European Union (EU) officials on Wednesday welcomed a ceasefire agreement in Gaza and called on both parties to fully implement the deal. "This brings hope to the entire region, where people have endured immense suffering for far too long," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on her X account.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed the agreement on the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist Hamas movement, as well as the release of further hostages.