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-10-2025-0385
on behalf of the ECR Group · Rapporteur: BertJan Ruissen, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Rihards Kols, Mariusz Kamiński, Assita Kanko
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This resolution addresses the situation in Gaza, calling for the immediate release of all hostages, increased humanitarian aid, and a negotiated two-state solution. It condemns Hamas's actions and rejects allegations of genocide against Israel.¶¶¶
Key points
- Calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all Israeli hostages in Gaza and for Red Cross access to them.¶
- Calls for increased humanitarian aid to Gaza, insisting it must reach civilians and not be diverted to terrorist groups; condemns Hamas's hijacking of aid convoys.¶
- Stresses that international law must be applied by all sides; affirms Israel's right to defend itself while urging vigilance to avoid civilian casualties.¶
- Encourages diplomatic efforts towards a two-state solution, asserting that Hamas and other terrorist groups cannot retain control in Gaza.¶
- Warns against imposing sanctions on Israel, as they would not encourage peace.¶
- Calls on the Commission to ensure transparency and strict oversight of its proposed €1.6 billion support programme for the Palestinian Authority and Gaza.¶
- Reiterates that no EU funding should go to terrorist organisations or incitement to hatred; calls for a strategy to halt radicalisation of young Palestinians.¶
- Rejects allegations of genocide against Israel as unfounded and warns against misuse of international legal forums.¶
- Calls on member states planning to recognise Palestinian statehood to make it conditional on hostage release and dismantling of Hamas; believes recognition is inappropriate now.¶
- Expresses concern about Ireland's plans to impose trade restrictions on Israel, calling them a breach of EU law.¶
Who is affected
- Israeli hostages in Gaza and their families, who would benefit from release and Red Cross access.¶
- Palestinian civilians in Gaza, who would receive increased humanitarian aid if it is not diverted.¶
- Hamas and other terrorist groups, which are condemned and must be dismantled.¶¶
- The European Commission, which must ensure transparency and oversight of EU funding.¶
- Member states considering recognising Palestinian statehood or imposing trade restrictions on Israel.¶¶
Figures and deadlines
- €1.6 billion comprehensive support programme for the Palestinian Authority and Gaza.¶