On Gaza at breaking point: EU action to combat famine, the urgent need to release hostages and move towards a two-state solution
B-10-2025-0387
on behalf of the PPE Group · Rapporteur: Michael Gahler, Antonio LópezIstúriz White, Hildegard Bentele, Sebastião Bugalho, Alice Teodorescu Måwe
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This resolution condemns Hamas's attacks and calls for the immediate release of all hostages. It demands full humanitarian access to Gaza and supports Israel's right to self-defence.¶¶¶ It calls for Hamas's exclusion from Gaza's governance, a reformed Palestinian Authority as the only governing force, and renewed diplomatic efforts for a lasting ceasefire.¶¶ It reiterates commitment to a two-state solution based on 1967 borders and regrets Israeli settlement expansion.¶
Key points
- Condemns Hamas's crimes and calls for immediate, unconditional release of all Israeli hostages.¶
- Reiterates commitment to Israel's security and its right to self-defence under international law.¶
- Supports defeating Hamas's military wing and warns Hamas cannot be a political partner or govern Gaza.¶
- Calls on Israel to abide by international humanitarian law and avoid affecting civilians.¶
- Demands full, rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian access to Gaza and restoration of vital infrastructure.¶
- Calls for coordinated efforts among Israel, EU, UN and private aid organisations to ensure aid reaches civilians.¶
- Demands total demilitarisation of Hamas and full restoration of a reformed Palestinian Authority as the only governing force in Gaza.¶
- Condemns Hamas's use of civilians as shields, diversion of aid, and hindering evacuations; holds Hamas chiefly responsible for civilian suffering.¶
- Calls for renewed diplomatic efforts for a lasting ceasefire conditional on hostage release; urges pressure on Qatar, Türkiye and Iran.¶
- Condemns attacks by Houthi rebels, Hezbollah and Iran; stresses Iran's threat and Israel's right to counter it.¶
- Reiterates commitment to a two-state solution on 1967 borders; regrets Israeli decision to allow 3,400 homes in the West Bank.¶
Who is affected
- Hamas: must release hostages, be excluded from governance, and be demilitarised.¶¶¶
- Israeli Government: must abide by international humanitarian law and avoid civilian harm.¶
- Palestinian Authority: should be fully restored as the only governing force in Gaza.¶
- Qatar, Türkiye and Iran: should be pressured to influence Hamas to release hostages.¶