Israel/Palestine: Statement by the High Representative on behalf …
Jan 18, 2025 · The EU deeply deplores the unacceptable number of civilians, especially children, who have lost their lives. We call for full and unimpeded access for humanitarian aid to the Gaza strip and that aid can be effectively distributed to those in need, including by UN agencies and notably UNRWA.
EU announces new €120 million humanitarian aid package for Gaza
Jan 16, 2025 · But the humanitarian situation remains grim in Gaza. Europe will channel €120 million of aid in 2025, alongside tons of in-kind aid, to keep supporting Palestinians. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. The ceasefire allows the seed of hope to grow in Gaza. But our work for the Palestinian people is far from over.
War in Gaza exposes EU's divisions and limited influence - RTÉ
Jan 16, 2025 · The war in Gaza has starkly exposed deep EU divisions - and impotence - when it comes to influencing the worst conflicts in the Middle East. Yet, the US and the Arab states will expect Europe to ...
What the EU stands for on Gaza and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Transit capacities need to be increased or more border crossings opened. Another possibility is establishing a maritime corridor to supply Gaza with humanitarian aid via the Mediterranean Sea, as proposed by Cyprus. The EU is currently exploring the practicalities of this plan.
An EU mission in Gaza once represented hope. Today, it is a …
Jul 6, 2023 · JERUSALEM (AP) — It’s been 16 years since the borders of the Gaza Strip slammed shut after Hamas militants seized control of the territory. The takeover forced the European Union to withdraw monitors who had been deployed at a Gaza border crossing to help the Palestinians prepare for independence.
The European Union and Palestinians | EEAS - EEAS Website
Sep 8, 2021 · The Office of the European Union Representative of West Bank and Gaza Strip, UNRWA. The European Union (EU) has a long-standing commitment to the vision of an independent and sovereign state of Palestine, living side by side with Israel in peace and security.
What the EU stands for on Gaza and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Nov 17, 2023 · The appalling terrorist attack by Hamas, which we immediately condemned in the strongest possible terms, reignited a cycle of violence that escalated into a humanitarian tragedy in Gaza. Faced with the war against Ukraine, Europe demonstrated unity and quickly lived up to its responsibility.
EU makes major step forward in the delivery of 2024 humanitarian …
Mar 7, 2024 · The protracted humanitarian situation of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip has reached unprecedented levels, with conditions rapidly deteriorating due to the continued intensification of hostilities.
Palestine* - European Commission - European Civil Protection and ...
In the Gaza Strip, the EU has been providing vulnerable families affected by sudden emergencies and shocks with cash assistance, helping them meet their basic needs. The EU’s assistance has included protection, safe education for children, and health care.
MEPs to discuss Israeli attacks on Gaza - European Parliament
Jan 18, 2024 · In a plenary debate, MEPs will discuss the EU’s response to the repeated killing of humanitarian aid workers, journalists and civilians by the Israel Defence Forces in Gaza. In March, Parliament adopted a resolution warning about the desperate food insecurity and impending starvation in Gaza.