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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-10-2025-0374

on behalf of the Renew Group · Rapporteur: Hilde Vautmans, Abir AlSahlani, Bernard Guetta, Benoit Cassart, Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Ľubica Karvašová, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nathalie Loiseau, Lucia Yar, Barry Andrews

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This resolution condemns the obstruction of humanitarian aid to Gaza, which has caused famine, and demands an immediate and permanent ceasefire. It calls for the release of all hostages, sanctions against Hamas and Israeli officials, suspension of the EU-Israel trade agreement, and recognition of Palestinian statehood under conditions. It urges EU action on humanitarian access, accountability, and support for the Palestinian Authority and reconstruction.

Key points

  1. Calls for an immediate and permanent ceasefire and unimpeded humanitarian aid, including opening border crossings and reinstating UNRWA's mandate and funding.
  2. Demands the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages and calls for sanctions against Hamas.
  3. Calls for targeted sanctions against Israeli ministers and settlers responsible for crimes under international law.
  4. Condemns violations of international law, including mass forcible transfers, and calls on Israel to stop disproportionate civilian harm.
  5. Urges Member States to enforce ICC arrest warrants and implement ICJ orders, and calls for accountability for violations.
  6. Calls for suspension of the trade pillar of the EU-Israel Association Agreement until Israel stops grave violations.
  7. Urges Member States to apply arms export controls and halt exports where there is a clear risk of war crimes.
  8. Calls for a concrete action plan for a two-state solution and for Member States to recognize Palestine if hostages are released and Hamas has no role in Gaza's future.
  9. Condemns Israel's retaliatory practices against states recognizing Palestine.
  10. Stresses the Palestinian Authority's role in Gaza, calls for EU financial support and release of tax revenues.
  11. Calls for measures against violent settlers, a ban on trade with settlements, and support for EU civilian missions.
  12. Calls for an EU facility for Gaza reconstruction, conditional on Hamas having no role, and demands investigations into killings of journalists and humanitarian workers.

Who is affected

  • The people of Gaza, including children, who face famine and lack of humanitarian aid.
  • Hostages held by Hamas and their families, who await release.
  • Israeli authorities and settlers, who may face sanctions and trade restrictions.
  • The Palestinian Authority, which is called to govern Gaza and receive EU support.
  • EU Member States, which are urged to enforce ICC warrants and align arms export policies.

Figures and deadlines

  • over 132 000 children under five at risk of death from acute malnutrition
  • over 6 000 humanitarian trucks prevented from entering Gaza
  • 1 195 Israelis killed and 251 people abducted on 7 October 2023
  • more than 60 000 Palestinians killed
  • nearly two million people displaced
  • 48 hostages remain in captivity, 25 presumed dead
  • 67 % of the 60 000 people killed were women and girls
  • 248 journalists and 508 humanitarian workers killed