# High Representative speaks a split Union line after 7 October

Date: 2023

After 7 October 2023 [Borrell](/people/josep-borrell) had to voice Council conclusions that condemned Hamas, restated Israel’s right to defend itself, and used thinner language on [humanitarian access](/drivers/humanitarian-access) than several member states wanted. A line is a completed diplomatic act.

## People

- Josep Borrell: https://factrail.ai/people/josep-borrell

## Drivers

- Humanitarian Access: https://factrail.ai/drivers/humanitarian-access

## Sources

- https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/eu-borrell-israel-gaza-2023-10-12/
- https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2023/10/27/european-council-conclusions-26-27-october-2023/

## Methodology

https://factrail.ai/methodology

Canonical: https://factrail.ai/facts/eu-borrell-gaza-2023