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Gaza at breaking point: EU action to combat famine, the urgent need to release hostages and move towards a two-state solution

TA-10-2025-0199 · P10_TA(2025)0199 · PE776.200

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Parliament's resolution on Gaza demands an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the release of all hostages, and unimpeded humanitarian aid, while condemning Hamas and Israel's actions. It supports a two-state solution, calls for sanctions against Israeli extremists and Hamas, and urges accountability for war crimes. It also calls for the EU to suspend bilateral support to Israel and partially suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement.

Key points

  1. Demands an immediate and permanent ceasefire and the immediate, unconditional release of all Israeli hostages, with Red Cross access.
  2. Strongly condemns the obstruction of humanitarian aid by the Israeli Government, which has caused famine in northern Gaza.
  3. Calls for unimpeded, large-scale humanitarian assistance, opening of all border crossings, and full reinstatement of UNRWA's mandate and funding.
  4. Condemns Hamas's crimes and calls for further sanctions against it, while reaffirming Israel's right to self-defence in compliance with international law.
  5. Condemns attacks on Israel by Houthi rebels, Hezbollah and Iran, and stresses Iran's threat to Israel's security.
  6. Calls for accountability for violations of international law, including enforcing ICC arrest warrants and implementing ICJ orders.
  7. Urges the Commission to activate the blocking statute to protect European operators from US sanctions and defend the ICC.
  8. Calls for sanctions against Israeli ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir and for targeted EU restrictive measures against extremists involved in unlawful occupation.
  9. Supports the Commission President's declaration to put EU bilateral support to Israel on hold and partially suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
  10. Reiterates commitment to a two-state solution based on 1967 borders, with a reformed Palestinian Authority as the only governing force in Gaza.
  11. Calls on Member States to consider recognising the State of Palestine and condemns Israel's retaliatory practices against those that do.
  12. Condemns Israeli settlement expansion and annexation, and calls for strict enforcement of labelling rules and freezing participation in research programmes.

Who is affected

  • The civilian population in Gaza, who face famine and lack of humanitarian aid.
  • Israeli hostages in Gaza and their families, who await release and medical care.
  • Hamas and other terrorist organisations, which face sanctions and exclusion from governance.
  • Israeli settlers and officials, who may face EU sanctions and asset freezes.
  • European operators, who are protected from US sanctions by the blocking statute.

Figures and deadlines

  • 1 200 people killed and 250 taken hostage in the 7 October 2023 attack.
  • 48 hostages remain in captivity, around 20 believed to still be alive.
  • More than 63 000 Palestinians killed, over 17 000 children, and 15 000 injured.
  • 248 journalists and 508 humanitarian workers killed.
  • EUR 1,6 billion comprehensive support programme for the Palestinian Authority and Gaza.