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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-9-2024-0192

on behalf of the PPE Group · Rapporteur: Lukas Mandl, Željana Zovko, Michael Gahler, Tomáš Zdechovský, Vladimír Bilčík, Vangelis Meimarakis, Michaela Šojdrová, Leopoldo López Gil, Ivan Štefanec, Peter Pollák

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A motion for a resolution on the immediate risk of mass starvation in Gaza and attacks on humanitarian aid deliveries. It condemns Hamas's attacks on Israel and calls for the release of all hostages. It calls on Israel and Hamas to ensure uninterrupted aid delivery, cooperate with UN agencies, and allow safe access through all crossing points. It demands restoration of vital infrastructure, welcomes international efforts for an aid strategy using air, land and sea routes, and calls on Israel to respect international humanitarian law and UNSC resolution 2712.

Key points

  1. Condemns Hamas's attacks on Israel and calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.
  2. Calls on Israel and Hamas to ensure uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza in line with international humanitarian law.
  3. Calls on both to cooperate with UN agencies and other humanitarian actors and allow free, unimpeded and safe access through all crossing points.
  4. Calls for continued opening of humanitarian corridors for the civilian population.
  5. Demands immediate restoration of vital infrastructure to prevent worsening famine and food insecurity.
  6. Reiterates that every effort must be made to prevent further loss of innocent civilian lives.
  7. Welcomes international efforts to establish a comprehensive aid strategy including air, land and sea routes to maximise aid flow into Gaza.
  8. Calls on Israel to respect international humanitarian law and comply with UNSC resolution 2712 demanding use of all available routes throughout the Gaza Strip.

Who is affected

  • Israel and Hamas: called on to ensure aid delivery, cooperate with UN agencies and allow access through crossing points.
  • Palestinians in Gaza: facing food insecurity, impending famine and lack of access to sufficient food and basic needs.
  • Hostages held in Gaza: more than 100 still held; Parliament calls for their immediate and unconditional release.
  • UN agencies and other humanitarian actors: called on to cooperate in aid delivery.

Figures and deadlines

  • 7 October 2023: date of Hamas attack on Israel.
  • more than 1,200 persons killed in the attack.
  • 240 people abducted.
  • more than 100 hostages still held in Gaza.
  • almost 16% of children in Gaza suffering from acute malnutrition, according to WHO.
  • over 100 trucks a day of humanitarian assistance now being distributed.
  • 29 February: date when more than a hundred Palestinians died waiting for humanitarian aid near Gaza.