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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2852(RSP))

On Gaza at breaking point: EU action to combat famine, the urgent need to release hostages and move towards a two-state solution

B-10-2025-0369

on behalf of The Left Group · Rapporteur: Marc Botenga

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This resolution denounces Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide, condemns its occupation and apartheid, and calls for an immediate ceasefire, humanitarian access, and the release of hostages. It demands the EU and member states suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement, impose an arms embargo, end all cooperation and funding, and adopt sanctions against Israeli officials. It urges recognition of the State of Palestine, support for UNRWA, and accountability through the ICC and ICJ.

Key points

  1. Recognises and denounces that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza and condemns its illegal occupation, apartheid, war crimes, and systematic destruction.
  2. Calls for an immediate unconditional ceasefire, Israeli withdrawal, and an end to occupation, apartheid, and forced displacement.
  3. Demands immediate and unrestricted humanitarian access to Gaza, including lifting the aid blockade.
  4. Calls for the release of all hostages and political prisoners, and urges member states to enforce ICC arrest warrants.
  5. Demands termination of the EU-Israel Association Agreement and a ban on trade with illegal settlements.
  6. Urges termination of Israel's participation in Horizon Europe and all EU programmes and agreements with Israel.
  7. Demands an immediate and unconditional military embargo against Israel, including dual-use goods and surveillance tech.
  8. Calls for EU and member states to recognise the State of Palestine and adopt a policy framework based on international law.
  9. Calls for full support for UNRWA and condemnation of Israel's ban on international agencies and weaponisation of aid.
  10. Demands a comprehensive EU sanctions regime against Israeli officials and companies profiting from occupation.
  11. Calls for freezing Israeli assets, banning war bonds, and closing EU trade missions in Tel Aviv.
  12. Condemns repression of Palestine solidarity movements and urges member states to uphold freedom of expression and assembly.

Who is affected

  • Israel: faces demands for ceasefire, withdrawal, humanitarian access, and accountability for alleged genocide and war crimes.
  • EU and member states: required to suspend agreements, impose embargoes and sanctions, and recognise Palestine.
  • Palestinians: affected by calls for humanitarian aid, recognition of statehood, and right of return.
  • Israeli officials: targeted by sanctions and arrest warrants.
  • US: called on to cease military aid and allow Palestinian participation at UN.

Figures and deadlines

  • Over 64,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza since October 2023, including over 44,400 women and children.
  • Famine officially declared in Gaza in August 2025.
  • 92% of housing units flattened or uninhabitable.
  • Over 80% of hospitals and healthcare facilities in ruins.
  • Over 100,000 tons of explosives used in bombardment.
  • EU accounts for 32% of Israel's total trade in goods in 2024.
  • Over EUR 1 billion allocated to Israeli entities through Horizon Europe since 2021.
  • At least 20 Israeli hostages remain in Gaza as of September 2025.