Usnesení EP
Iran’s unprecedented attack against Israel, the need for de-escalation and an EU response
The European Parliament adopted by 357 votes to 20, with 58 abstentions, a resolution on Iran's unprecedented attack against Israel, the need for de-escalation and an EU response.
Parliament condemned, in the strongest possible terms, the unprecedented drone and missile attack carried out by Iran on Israel on the night of 13 to 14 April 2024, as well as the serious escalation and threat to regional security that this represents. It reiterated its full support for the security of the State of Israel and its citizens. It conveys its sympathy to the family of the victim from Israel's Arab Bedouin community, a seven-year-old girl who was seriously injured by shrapnel. Furthermore, it condemned the simultaneous attacks perpetrated by Iran's proxies, namely Hezbollah in the Golan Heights and the Houthi movement off the coast of Yemen.
Parliament condemned, in the strongest possible terms, the unprecedented drone and missile attack carried out by Iran on Israel on the night of 13 to 14 April 2024, as well as the serious escalation and threat to regional security that this represents. It reiterated its full support for the security of the State of Israel and its citizens. It conveys its sympathy to the family of the victim from Israel's Arab Bedouin community, a seven-year-old girl who was seriously injured by shrapnel. Furthermore, it condemned the simultaneous attacks perpetrated by Iran's proxies, namely Hezbollah in the Golan Heights and the Houthi movement off the coast of Yemen.
The immediate risk of mass starvation in Gaza and the attacks on humanitarian aid deliveries
The European Parliament adopted by 372 votes to 44, with 120 abstentions, a resolution on the immediate risk of mass starvation in Gaza and the attacks on humanitarian aid deliveries.
Parliament strongly condemns the obstruction of humanitarian aid and attacks against humanitarian convoys as well as Hamas' hijacking and looting of aid convoys. It urged Israel to immediately allow and facilitate full, unimpeded, safe aid delivery into and throughout Gaza via all existing crossings. It urged all parties to immediately cease these attacks and to immediately restore vital infrastructure to prevent the catastrophic starvation and food insecurity from worsening.
Members reiterated their call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire to address the looming risk of mass starvation in Gaza, and to immediately and unconditionally release all hostages.
Parliament strongly condemns the obstruction of humanitarian aid and attacks against humanitarian convoys as well as Hamas' hijacking and looting of aid convoys. It urged Israel to immediately allow and facilitate full, unimpeded, safe aid delivery into and throughout Gaza via all existing crossings. It urged all parties to immediately cease these attacks and to immediately restore vital infrastructure to prevent the catastrophic starvation and food insecurity from worsening.
Members reiterated their call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire to address the looming risk of mass starvation in Gaza, and to immediately and unconditionally release all hostages.
Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need to reach a ceasefire and the risks of regional escalation
The European Parliament adopted by 312 votes to 131, with 72 abstentions, a resolution on the humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need to reach a ceasefire and the risks of regional escalation.
[...] Parliament called for a permanent ceasefire and to restart efforts towards a political solution provided that all hostages are immediately and unconditionally released, and the terrorist organisation Hamas is dismantled. Deep sorrow was expressed for the innocent victims on both sides. [...]
While reaffirming its condemnation, in the strongest possible terms, of the despicable terrorist attacks committed by the terrorist group Hamas against Israel, Parliament also condemned the disproportionate Israeli military response, which has caused a civilian death toll of unprecedented scale. [...]
[...] Parliament called for a permanent ceasefire and to restart efforts towards a political solution provided that all hostages are immediately and unconditionally released, and the terrorist organisation Hamas is dismantled. Deep sorrow was expressed for the innocent victims on both sides. [...]
While reaffirming its condemnation, in the strongest possible terms, of the despicable terrorist attacks committed by the terrorist group Hamas against Israel, Parliament also condemned the disproportionate Israeli military response, which has caused a civilian death toll of unprecedented scale. [...]
The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel
European Parliament resolution of 19 October 2023 on the despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel's right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
The resolution was adopted with 500 votes in favour, 21 against and 24 abstentions.
From the EP Press release (full text in the link below):
[...] MEPs strongly condemn the brutal attacks, express their support to Israel and its people and underline the need to "eliminate the terrorist organisation Hamas". They also call for the immediate release of all hostages kidnapped by Hamas and recognise Israel's right to self-defence "as enshrined in and constrained by international law". As such, any actions by Israel must strictly comply with international humanitarian law [...]
The resolution was adopted with 500 votes in favour, 21 against and 24 abstentions.
From the EP Press release (full text in the link below):
[...] MEPs strongly condemn the brutal attacks, express their support to Israel and its people and underline the need to "eliminate the terrorist organisation Hamas". They also call for the immediate release of all hostages kidnapped by Hamas and recognise Israel's right to self-defence "as enshrined in and constrained by international law". As such, any actions by Israel must strictly comply with international humanitarian law [...]
A new agenda for the Mediterranean
Combating anti-semitism, 1 June 2017
The European Parliament adopted on 1 June 2017 a resolution on combatting anti-Semitism.
Among other things, Parliament:
Among other things, Parliament:
- Stresses that hate speech and all kinds of violence against European Jewish citizens are incompatible with the values of the European Union;
- Calls on the Member States and the Union institutions and agencies to adopt and apply the working definition of anti-Semitism employed by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) in order to support the judicial and law enforcement authorities in their efforts to identify and prosecute anti-Semitic attacks more efficiently and effectively, and encourages Member States to follow the example of the UK and Austria;
- Calls on the Member States to take all necessary steps to actively contribute to ensuring the security of their Jewish citizens and Jewish religious, educational and cultural premises, in close consultation and dialogue with Jewish communities, civil society organisations, and anti-discrimination NGOs.
Achieving the two-state solution in the Middle East, 18 May 2017
The European Parliament adopted a resolution on achieving the two-state solution in the Middle East.
The text adopted in plenary was tabled by the EPP, S&D, ECR, ALDE and Greens/EFA and other groups.
Parliament reiterated its strong support for the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on the basis of the 1967 borders, with Jerusalem as the capital of both states, with the secure State of Israel and an independent, democratic, contiguous and viable Palestinian State living side by side in peace and security.
Members condemned all acts of violence, acts of terrorism against Israelis and hate speech in order to rebuild confidence and to avoid escalation that will further undermine the prospects for peace.
Stressing that settlements are illegal under international law, Parliament condemned the continuation of, Members called on the Israeli authorities to immediately halt and reverse, the settlement policy.
The text adopted in plenary was tabled by the EPP, S&D, ECR, ALDE and Greens/EFA and other groups.
Parliament reiterated its strong support for the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on the basis of the 1967 borders, with Jerusalem as the capital of both states, with the secure State of Israel and an independent, democratic, contiguous and viable Palestinian State living side by side in peace and security.
Members condemned all acts of violence, acts of terrorism against Israelis and hate speech in order to rebuild confidence and to avoid escalation that will further undermine the prospects for peace.
Stressing that settlements are illegal under international law, Parliament condemned the continuation of, Members called on the Israeli authorities to immediately halt and reverse, the settlement policy.
The EU's role in the Middle East peace process, 10 September. 2015
The European Parliament adopted by 525 votes to 70, with 31 abstentions, a resolution on the EU's role in the Middle East peace process.
The text adopted in plenary was tabled by the EPP, S&D, ECR, ALDE, GUE/NGL, Greens/EFA groups.
Deeply concerned at the persisting stalemate in the Middle East peace process, Parliament called for the resumption of credible peace efforts without delay whilst underlining the fact that any lasting solution to the conflict can only be achieved in a regional context with the involvement of all relevant regional stakeholders and the support of the international community.
Members called on both Israelis and Palestinians to avoid steps which could spark further escalation, which could prejudge the outcome of negotiations.
Parliament reiterated its strong support for the two-state solution on the basis of the 1967 borders, with mutually agreed land swaps and Jerusalem as the capital of both states.
The text adopted in plenary was tabled by the EPP, S&D, ECR, ALDE, GUE/NGL, Greens/EFA groups.
Deeply concerned at the persisting stalemate in the Middle East peace process, Parliament called for the resumption of credible peace efforts without delay whilst underlining the fact that any lasting solution to the conflict can only be achieved in a regional context with the involvement of all relevant regional stakeholders and the support of the international community.
Members called on both Israelis and Palestinians to avoid steps which could spark further escalation, which could prejudge the outcome of negotiations.
Parliament reiterated its strong support for the two-state solution on the basis of the 1967 borders, with mutually agreed land swaps and Jerusalem as the capital of both states.
Security challenges in the MENA region/prospects for political stability, 9 July 2015
The European Parliament adopted by 400 votes to 98 with 86 abstentions a resolution on the security challenges in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and the prospects for political stability.
Parliament called on the EU and its Member States to address the root causes of the deteriorating situation in the MENA region through a holistic, ambitious approach.
It welcomed actions taken by the EU Member States participating in the international coalition against ISIS, whether in the form of military strikes or through logistical, financial and humanitarian participation. However, it called for increased mobilisation in all spheres, with better-articulated actions, which could be coordinated as part of a Common Security and Defence (CSDP) operation.
Parliament called on the EU to develop operational capacity and to put in place a true common European defence. It deplored the fact that CSDP operations deployed were too small and out of step with the region's security challenges.
Parliament called on the EU and its Member States to address the root causes of the deteriorating situation in the MENA region through a holistic, ambitious approach.
It welcomed actions taken by the EU Member States participating in the international coalition against ISIS, whether in the form of military strikes or through logistical, financial and humanitarian participation. However, it called for increased mobilisation in all spheres, with better-articulated actions, which could be coordinated as part of a Common Security and Defence (CSDP) operation.
Parliament called on the EU to develop operational capacity and to put in place a true common European defence. It deplored the fact that CSDP operations deployed were too small and out of step with the region's security challenges.
Security and human trafficking in Sinai, 13 March 2014
The European Parliament adopted by 52 votes to 0 with 1 abstention a resolution on security and human trafficking in Sinai. The resolution was tabled by the EPP, S&D, ALDE, Greens/EFA, and ECR groups.
Parliament condemned the recent terrorist attacks against security forces and civilians in Sinai, and expressed its deep concern regarding the reported cases of human trafficking there, noting that thousands of people had been kidnapped in eastern Sudan, taken to Egypt and tortured in Sinai, more than 4 000 of whom have died since the beginning of 2008. It was believed that around 1 000 African refugees are currently being held in captivity.
Members stressed the responsibility of the Egyptian and Israeli governments to combat human trafficking in this area. Noting that the Egyptian interim Government seemed unable to bring the security crisis in Sinai under control, Parliament called for intensified efforts. It also underlined the importance of coordinated regional action.
Parliament condemned the recent terrorist attacks against security forces and civilians in Sinai, and expressed its deep concern regarding the reported cases of human trafficking there, noting that thousands of people had been kidnapped in eastern Sudan, taken to Egypt and tortured in Sinai, more than 4 000 of whom have died since the beginning of 2008. It was believed that around 1 000 African refugees are currently being held in captivity.
Members stressed the responsibility of the Egyptian and Israeli governments to combat human trafficking in this area. Noting that the Egyptian interim Government seemed unable to bring the security crisis in Sinai under control, Parliament called for intensified efforts. It also underlined the importance of coordinated regional action.