Resolution on a topical subject (RSP): Parliament states its view. It is not binding. Resolution on a topical subject First reading
Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need to reach a ceasefire and the risks of regional escalation
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
Where it stands: Parliament adopted the text on 18 January 2024. This is its final position on the matter.
- ✓ Tabled for plenary
- ✓ Plenary vote Adopted 18 January 2024
- ✓ Parliament’s position Final
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The text, version by version
Adopted by Parliament · latest Adopted text TA9-0051/2024 18 January 2024 ✦ Parliament's resolution of 18 January 2024 addresses the humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need for a ceasefire and the risk of regional escalation. It calls for a permanent ceasefire provided all hostages are released and Hamas is dismantled, and restates support for a negotiated two-state solution.⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Joint motion RC-B9-0068/2024 17 January 2024 ⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B9-0077/2024 15 January 2024 ✦ Parliament's resolution condemns Hamas's attacks on Israel, backs Israel's right to self-defence and calls for the elimination of Hamas.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B9-0068/2024 15 January 2024 ✦ A resolution calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, the unconditional release of all hostages held by Hamas, and full, rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian access throughout the Gaza Strip.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B9-0073/2024 15 January 2024 ✦ Parliament's resolution on Gaza calls for an immediate end to hostilities and a permanent ceasefire, and for the unconditional release of all hostages held in Gaza.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B9-0069/2024 15 January 2024 ✦ A resolution calling for an immediate, permanent and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees, and unrestricted humanitarian access.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B9-0075/2024 15 January 2024 ✦ A motion for a resolution on Gaza, a ceasefire and regional escalation. It condemns Hamas's 7 October 2023 attack and abuses of hostages, backs Israel's right to self-defence, and calls for all hostages to be released.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B9-0071/2024 15 January 2024 ✦ A resolution tabled by the Renew Group on the humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need for a ceasefire and the risk of wider regional escalation. It calls for a permanent ceasefire, a negotiated two-state solution and a European initiative to relaunch the peace process.
Newest version first. Open a version to read it in full. “What changed” shows the differences paragraph by paragraph; ✦ lines are AI-written from the texts themselves.
Timeline
- Plenary stage
- 18 January 2024 Plenary voteAdopted Adopted by a clear majorityFor 312 Against 131 Abstained 72
Final vote — text as a whole · 61% of votes cast in favour
Show all 82 ballots in voting order
RejectedAdoptedNot put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.RejectedRejectedRejectedRejected8. Separate vote on paragraph 1Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded9. Separate vote on paragraph 1Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedRejectedRejectedRejectedRejected14. Separate vote on paragraph 2AdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedAdoptedRejectedAdoptedNot put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.Rejected20. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 4RejectedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedRejectedRejectedRejectedRejectedRejectedRejectedRejectedRejectedRejectedAdoptedRejectedRejected33. Separate vote on paragraph 7Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded34. Separate vote on paragraph 7Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedAdoptedRejectedRejectedRejectedRejectedRejectedRejectedRejectedRejectedAdoptedRejectedRejectedRejectedRejected49. Separate vote on paragraph 16AdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedRejected51. Separate vote on paragraph 19Adoptedelectronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded52. Separate vote on paragraph 19Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded53. Separate vote on paragraph 19Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedRejected55. Separate vote on paragraph 20AdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded56. Separate vote on paragraph 20AdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded57. Separate vote on paragraph 21Adoptedelectronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recordedRejectedRejectedAdoptedAdopted62. Separate vote on recital ARejectedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded63. Separate vote on recital BAdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded64. Separate vote on recital CAdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded65. Separate vote on recital CAdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedAdoptedRejectedRejectedAdoptedRejectedRejectedRejectedAdoptedAdopted75. Separate vote on recital LNot put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded76. Final vote — text as a whole Motion for a resolution (as a whole)Adoptedelectronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded77. Alternative motion for a resolution B9-0068/2024Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded78. Alternative motion for a resolution B9-0069/2024Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded79. Alternative motion for a resolution B9-0071/2024Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded80. Alternative motion for a resolution B9-0073/2024Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded81. Alternative motion for a resolution B9-0075/2024Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded82. Alternative motion for a resolution B9-0077/2024Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded - 16 January 2024 Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.