EU says it is reviewing its pact with Israel over the "catastrophic" Gaza situation, with 17 nations backing the human rights compliance review. Israel's Foreign Ministry rejects the criticism, notes Hamas's responsibility for the war's continuation and its refusal of ceasefire proposals.

The European Union will review a pact governing its political and economic ties with Israel due to the "catastrophic" situation in Gaza, EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday after a meeting of the bloc's foreign ministers.

Amid growing pressure over Gaza, EU foreign ministers say they want to review their trade relations with Israel, but they have stopped short of announcing firm action.