EU condemns attacks on Israel

BY A STAFF REPORTER: The European Union (EU) on Saturday condemned the deadly attacks on Israel and rocket attacks fired from Lebanon and called for "restraint". In a statement after the attacks in Israel, the coalition's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, said: "This must be stopped. Borrell also condemned the "indiscriminate" firing of rockets from the Gaza Strip and Lebanon. "We call on all parties to exercise maximum restraint to avoid tensions and maintain peace during the ongoing religious holidays," Borrell said. Israel has the right to defend itself. At the same time, any reaction must be proportional. "