On the immediate risk of mass starvation in Gaza and the attacks on humanitarian aid deliveries
B-9-2024-0189
on behalf of the Renew Group · Rapporteur: Hilde Vautmans, Fabio Massimo Castaldo, Christophe Grudler, Bernard Guetta, Karen Melchior, Javier Nart, Dragoş Pîslaru, Ramona Strugariu, Dragoş Tudorache
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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. It condemns obstruction of aid and attacks on convoys, calls for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, a massive increase in aid and the release of all hostages.¶¶¶ It urges Israel to open the Rafah, Kerem Shalom, Karmi and Erez crossings, warns against famine and demands implementation of the ICJ Order of 26 January 2024.¶ It demands an international investigation into the February events, urges the EU to increase aid, recalls UNRWA's role, and urges Israel to refrain from a ground operation in Rafah.¶¶¶
Key points
- Strongly condemns the obstruction of humanitarian aid by Israel and attacks against humanitarian convoys, and deplores the impact on civilians in Gaza, particularly children.¶
- Condemns the killing of 161 UN aid workers, 340 health workers and 7 humanitarian staff.
- Calls for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, a massive increase of humanitarian aid and the immediate release of all hostages.¶
- Urges Israeli authorities to urgently ensure safe access of humanitarian aid, including by opening the Rafah, Kerem Shalom, Karmi and Erez crossings.¶
- Warns against looming famine and demands the implementation of the ICJ's Order of 26 January 2024 regarding immediate and effective measures to enable the provision of urgently needed basic services and humanitarian assistance.
- Demands an international investigation to determine the responsibilities for the tragic events in February.¶
- Urges the EU to further increase aid for Gaza and welcomes its rapid response to provide medical, food and logistical support to the Palestinian population since October 2023.¶
- Recalls the essential role played by UNRWA in providing basic aid to Gaza.
- Urges the Israeli authorities to refrain from launching a ground operation in Rafah, the last refuge for more than one and a half million Palestinians, and reminds Israel of its obligations under international humanitarian law.¶
Who is affected
- Israel: urged to ensure safe access of humanitarian aid, open crossings, refrain from a ground operation in Rafah, and adhere to international humanitarian law.¶¶
- EU: urged to further increase aid for Gaza.¶
- Palestinian population in Gaza: affected by the humanitarian crisis, aid obstruction and famine risk.¶¶
- UNRWA: recalled for its essential role in providing basic aid to Gaza.¶
Figures and deadlines
- 1 139 Israeli and foreign citizens murdered on 7 October 2023.¶
- over 240 people taken hostage by Hamas.
- over 30.800 people killed and 75.000 injured in Gaza, including 70% women and children.
- over 1.7 million people displaced in Gaza.¶
- over 100 Palestinians killed and 700 injured on 29 February during humanitarian aid deliveries.¶
- 161 UN aid workers, 340 health workers and 7 humanitarian staff killed.¶
- ICJ Order of 26 January 2024.¶
- more than one and a half million Palestinians in Rafah.¶