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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2024/2616(RSP))

On the immediate risk of mass starvation in Gaza and the attacks on humanitarian aid deliveries

B-9-2024-0187

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group · Rapporteur: Jordi Solé, Ignazio Corrao, Gwendoline Delbos-Corfield, Francisco Guerreiro, Heidi Hautala, Erik Marquardt, Ana Miranda, Grace O'Sullivan, Bronis Ropė, Tineke Strik, Mounir Satouri

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This is a motion for a resolution on the immediate risk of mass starvation in Gaza and attacks on humanitarian aid deliveries. Parliament calls for an immediate, permanent ceasefire and the unconditional release of all hostages. It condemns the disproportionate Israeli military response and urges Israel to allow full, unimpeded aid delivery into Gaza via all crossings, in line with international obligations and ICJ orders. It strongly condemns attacks on humanitarian convoys, civilians, and medical facilities, and demands an independent international investigation into possible war crimes. It calls for secure humanitarian corridors, asks the EU and member states to pressure Israel to comply with ICJ orders, and welcomes the EU's partial release of its 2024 contribution to UNRWA.

Key points

  1. Calls for an immediate, permanent ceasefire and the unconditional release of all hostages.
  2. Condemns the disproportionate Israeli military response to the Hamas terror attacks for causing an unprecedented civilian death toll, immense destruction, a deadly humanitarian crisis and imminent risk of famine.
  3. Urges Israel to immediately allow and facilitate full, unimpeded, safe aid delivery into and throughout Gaza via all existing crossings, in line with its international obligations and ICJ orders.
  4. Welcomes maritime aid corridors but reminds that land distribution needs to be the priority.
  5. Strongly condemns repeated attacks on humanitarian convoys, civilians seeking aid, humanitarian and medical facilities and workers, and urges all parties to immediately cease these attacks.
  6. Demands an independent, international investigation, including by the ICC, into all possible war crimes, including the "flour massacre" involving the IDF.
  7. Calls for the establishment of secure, uninterrupted humanitarian corridors and full security for humanitarian and medical workers.
  8. Asks the EU and Member States to use all leverage to pressure Israel to comply with ICJ orders and urge all parties to respect international law.
  9. Welcomes the HR/VP announcement to check Israel's compliance with the human rights clause of the Association Agreement.
  10. Calls on Member States to comply with EU Common Position 2008/944/CFSP on arms exports.
  11. Welcomes the EU's partial release of its 2024 contribution to UNRWA, calls on the EU to increase aid to Gaza, and urges the Commission to disburse all remaining allocations to UNRWA, including the agreed top-up.
  12. Calls on Member States that suspended funding to UNRWA to reverse their decisions.

Who is affected

  • Israel: urged to allow aid delivery, comply with ICJ orders, and cease attacks on humanitarian convoys and facilities.
  • EU and Member States: asked to pressure Israel, comply with arms export rules, and increase aid to Gaza.
  • UNRWA: EU urged to disburse all remaining allocations; Member States that suspended funding called to reverse decisions.
  • Humanitarian and medical workers: calls for full security and secure corridors.

Figures and deadlines

  • 2.2 million people in Gaza face alarming levels of acute food insecurity, with 50% experiencing starvation.
  • At least 15 children died from malnutrition and dehydration.
  • On 26.1.24, the ICJ ordered Israel to take immediate and effective measures to provide basic services and humanitarian assistance to Gaza.
  • 50% less aid entered Gaza in February than in January 2024, according to UNRWA.
  • More than 2000 aid trucks are waiting in Rafah crossing.
  • On 8.3.24 the EU and partners announced a maritime aid corridor to Gaza.
  • At least 162 UNRWA staff were killed in Gaza.
  • Following allegations by Israel against 12 UNRWA staff, major donors suspended funding to UNRWA.