On Gaza at breaking point: EU action to combat famine, the urgent need to release hostages and move towards a two-state solution
B-10-2025-0373
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group · Rapporteur: Villy Søvndal, Maria Ohisalo, Nicolae Ștefănuță, Gordan Bosanac, Reinier Van Lanschot, Vicent Marzà Ibáñez, Erik Marquardt, Mélissa Camara, Catarina Vieira, Jaume Asens Llodrà, Leoluca Orlando, Alice Kuhnke, Isabella Lövin, Tilly Metz, Saskia Bricmont, Hannah Neumann, Ville Niinistö, Mounir Satouri, Sara Matthieu, Ana Miranda Paz
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This resolution calls for an immediate ceasefire, release of hostages, and a two-state solution, condemning Israel's military campaign and Hamas attacks, and urging EU action on aid, sanctions, and accountability.¶¶¶ It demands suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, an arms embargo, and measures to ensure humanitarian access, while supporting UNRWA, the ICJ, and the ICC.¶¶¶
Key points
- Calls for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, unconditional release of all hostages, and complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and occupied territories.¶
- Condemns Israel's military campaign as disproportionate and responsible for mass killings, displacement, and starvation, and reiterates condemnation of Hamas's 7 October 2023 attacks.¶¶
- Highlights evidence of genocide in Gaza and urges Israel to cease prohibited acts and comply with ICJ orders; urges Commission and Member States to prevent genocidal acts.¶¶
- Calls for immediate suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement and preferential trade access, and for an arms embargo and ban on surveillance technology exports.¶¶
- Urges lifting of the blockade, full resumption of aid deliveries, and rejects militarised aid distribution, condemning the shooting of civilians and killing of medical and humanitarian workers.¶¶¶
- Calls for continued EU funding for UNRWA and repeal of Israeli legislation banning its operations; denounces killing of journalists and demands protection and access.¶¶¶
- Denounces Israeli settlement expansion and annexation plans, including in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, and calls for EU measures to prevent settlement products from entering the EU market.¶¶¶
- Supports sanctions against violent settlers and Israeli officials, and calls for disarmament of Hamas and accountability for its leaders, while protecting Palestinian civilians.¶¶¶
- Reiterates support for a two-state solution based on 1967 borders, recognition of Palestine, and release of arbitrarily detained Palestinians.¶¶¶
- Condemns attacks on religious and cultural sites, supports civil society, and opposes Israeli bill taxing NGO foreign funds.¶¶¶
Who is affected
- Israel: faces calls for ceasefire, withdrawal, lifting blockade, suspension of EU agreements, arms embargo, and sanctions on officials.¶¶¶
- Hamas: demanded to disarm, surrender, and face accountability for attacks.¶
- Palestinian civilians: need humanitarian aid, medical evacuations, and protection from violence and displacement.¶¶
- EU institutions and Member States: urged to suspend agreements, impose sanctions, fund UNRWA, and support two-state solution.¶¶¶
- International journalists: denied access to Gaza; need protection and unrestricted entry.¶
Figures and deadlines
- 63,000 Palestinians killed since 7 October 2023.¶
- 1,195 Israelis killed and 251 abducted in Hamas attacks.¶
- 20 hostages believed still alive.¶
- 136 Israeli strikes on hospitals between 7 October 2023 and 30 June 2024.¶
- 220 journalists killed since start of hostilities.¶
- 11,800 Palestinians imprisoned, including 3,500 in administrative detention.¶
- 82% of West Bank annexation plan by Smotrich.¶
- 80% tax on foreign public funds for NGOs proposed in Israeli bill.¶