Gaza should be an essential part of a future Palestinian state, said an EU foreign policy spokesperson, adding that the European Union was committed to a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians, Reuters reports.

“We took note of President Trump’s comments. The EU remains firmly committed to a two-state solution, which we believe is the only path to long-term peace for both Israelis and Palestinians,” the spokesperson said.

“Gaza is an integral part of a future Palestinian state,” he added.