European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Thursday that "more European countries are now seeking a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip."

Speaking to the press before the European Council meeting in the Belgian capital, Brussels, Borrell said, “During today’s meeting, the leaders will discuss the war in Ukraine.”

He added: "We will also discuss the situation in Gaza."

The European official added: "Despite some different trends among member states, more and more European Union countries today support the ceasefire in Gaza."

Regarding today's European Council meeting, Borrell said, "Attendees will have to take into account last week's vote in the United Nations General Assembly calling for a ceasefire in the besieged Strip."

He stressed that "Europeans must start thinking about how to deal with the problem using a political approach."

Borrell continued, saying: “We must focus on the political solution to the Palestinian issue once and for all,” referring to the implementation of the principle of the two-state solution.