What changed
Adds a paragraph obliging the EU to counter obstruction of aid by non-EU states and to act against those responsible. #2 Adds condemnation of double-tap strikes as possible war crimes. #3 The other changes are formal: decimal separators are aligned. #1#4
2 changes of substance, plus 2 formal. Each change below carries a one-line ✦ note from the same model. Written from the two texts only — read the highlighted passages before relying on it.
The changes to the text itself, in document order. Cover page, citations (“having regard to …”), standard resolution paragraphs and punctuation-only edits are left out — they are in “Show every difference”.
Change #2 Substance
Adds paragraph on using all leverage to ensure aid delivery when obstructed by non-EU countries, including raising at highest level and taking measures against responsible parties.
5. Underlines that where the EU funds and delivers humanitarian aid intended to save lives and prevent famine, and a non-EU country obstructs or blocks its delivery, the EU must use all political, diplomatic, legal and economic leverage at its disposal to secure the immediate and unhindered passage of that aid and ensure that it reaches the population in need; calls on the Commission and the EEAS to systematically raise such obstruction at the highest political level and to take all measures needed against states, entities or individuals responsible for the obstruction, in order to achieve the immediate and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian assistance;
Change #3 Substance
Adds strong condemnation of double-tap strike tactics in conflicts, noting they may constitute war crimes.
7.8. Condemns in the strongest terms the increase in attacks on and the killing of humanitarian workers in conflict areas; reminds states of their obligation to respect and protect humanitarian relief personnel and recalls that intentional attacks against personnel involved in a humanitarian assistance mission constitute war crimes; strongly condemns the use of so-called double-tap strike tactics, documented in conflicts including those in Ukraine, Gaza and Lebanon, whereby an initial attack is followed by one or more subsequent strikes, often targeting civilians and rescuers, in particular humanitarian workers, and which may constitute a war crime; calls on the Commission and the Member States to unequivocally condemn the killing of humanitarian workers and to invest in the investigation and prosecution of perpetrators;