Israel/Palestine: EU High Representative welcomes ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza
The EU warmly welcomes the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, which will allow the phased release of the hostages - ending…
G7 Leaders’ Statement on Ceasefire and Hostage Deal between Israel and Hamas
The Leaders of the G7 countries fully endorse and will stand behind the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas,…
Gaza: EU announces new €120 million humanitarian aid package
As part of the EU's long standing commitment to support Palestinians in need and in light of the latest developments…
Middle East: The voice of reason must prevail on the voice of hate – Josep Borrell
"We have to make everybody understand that on both sides, on the Israeli side and the Arab side, there are…
Occupied Palestinian Territory: Statement by EU HR Borrell on Israeli draft legislation against UNRWA operations
The final adoption of the bill by the Israeli parliament would abrogate the 1967 agreement between Israel and UNRWA, stop…
Israel: EU statements one year after the 7th October terrorist attacks by Hamas
"Hamas' terrorist attacks on Israel ignited a spiral of violence which has brought the entire region to a state of…
G7 Leaders’ Statement on recent developments in the Middle East
"A dangerous cycle of attacks and retaliation risks fuelling uncontrollable escalation in the Middle East, which is in no one’s…
Lebanon: EU criticism rises on inactivity of the UN Security Council
"Allow me, and excuse me, but sometimes I wonder if it is not better for the [Security] Council to talk…
UNGA: Remarks by EU HR Josep Borrell after EU Foreign Ministers’ informal meeting
"It has been one of the shortest [informal] Foreign Affairs Council meetings, but I have to say one of the…
Gaza: EU HR Borrell criticises further destruction of key civilian infrastructure
The European Union is gravely concerned over the continuing destruction of critical civilian infrastructure, including a water treatment plant in Rafah,…
Statement by EU High Representative Borrell on Israel’s operation in Rafah
The European Union urges Israel to end its military operation in Rafah immediately: "This operation is further disrupting the distribution…
Humanitarian situation in Gaza and West Bank: Statement by the EU Commission and EEAS
"The EU Commission took note of Israel's commitments to open new humanitarian aid access points in Gaza, including Ashdod port…
Terrorist attacks in Israel: EU Council sanctions against sexual and gender-based violence
The EU Council decided today to list three entities under the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime in view of their responsibilities…
Israel: EU Commission on announced opening of more humanitarian aid access points into Gaza
The European Commission takes note of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's announcement to open further humanitarian aid access points into Gaza.
Gaza/Israel: EU Commission and EEAS statement on killing of humanitarian workers
The killing by the Israeli Defence Forces of seven members of a humanitarian team of World Central Kitchen, while they…
Gaza: World court issues fresh measures for Israel as crisis deepens
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday issued new provisional measures for Israel as the humanitarian situation in bombarded…
Sweden allocates SEK120m for Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine through WFP
The Government is allocating SEK 120 million for efforts to fight hunger in Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine. This support will…
Gaza war: ‘Direct hits’ on more than 200 schools since Israeli bombing began
Of the 563 school buildings in Gaza, 165 of the 212 that received a direct hit are in areas designated…
Gaza Reconstruction: EU Commission appoints Henrike Trautmann as Principal Adviser
The European Commission has appointed Henrike Trautmann as Principal Adviser ‘for Reconstruction in Gaza' at the Directorate-General for the European Neighbourhood…
U.S. explains abstention from UN Security Council Resolution on Gaza
The United States abstained on UN Security Council resolution 2728. This abstention, which comes on the heels of the Russian…
Press statement by EU Commission President with UN Secretary-General Guterres
Gaza is facing famine. This is unacceptable. It is critical to achieve an agreement on a ceasefire rapidly now that…
Famine in Gaza: Statement by EU HR Borrell and EU Commissioner Lenarčič
Five months into the Gaza crisis, the results of the updated Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) assessment released today…
Foreign Affairs Council: Press remarks by EU HR Borrell upon arrival
On the support to Ukraine, as I said at the last Foreign Affairs Council, I will hope - definitely - [to]…
Palestine: Statement by EU HR Borrell on the appointment of the new Prime Minister
"More than ever, the Palestinian people need well-governed institutions that deliver much-needed services in these trying times. We look forward…
UN Security Council: Press remarks by EU High Representative Borrell
"In Ukraine, the Russian aggression continues with great brutality. I think there is no way for the Ukrainians to surrender, to…
Larnaca, Cyprus: Press statement by EU Commission President with President Christodoulides
The maritime corridor can make a real difference to the plight of the Palestinian people. But in parallel, our efforts…
Situation of UNRWA in Gaza: EU Statement at the UN General Assembly
"We welcome the UN's Office for Internal Oversight Services investigation to shed light into the serious allegations against UNRWA staff.…
Humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza: EU makes major step forward
The Commission has now contracted €81 million out of the overall humanitarian aid allocation of €125 million and is working on its…
Allow more aid into Gaza now, pleads UN health agency chief
Much more lifesaving humanitarian aid must be allowed into Gaza where one in six children is dangerously malnourished in the north of…
EU HRVP: Gaza – Starvation and bloodbath
Additionally, in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, there has been a surge of demolitions, settlement construction, restrictions on movement…
Gaza/Israel: EU HR Borrell calls for investigation of attack on aid supplies transfer
"We request an impartial international investigation on this tragic event allowing for a clear picture of the events and responsibilities.…
S&Ds: Palestinian lives matter! We call for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza
Thanks to the strong pressure by the Socialists and Democrats, the European Parliament has today debated the war in Gaza…
Egypt: Continued humanitarian cooperation to support Gaza’s civilian population
At the request of the French President and Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, medical cargo worth €1 million arrived…
Norway: Foreign Minister Eide warning against a ground operation in Rafah
‘A ground operation would exacerbate an already catastrophic situation and render humanitarian support practically impossible. We need a sustainable ceasefire…
Gaza: Relief over rescued hostages as Tedros warns of ‘ocean of need’
Only 15 out of 36 hospitals are still “partially or minimally functional” in the enclave, Tedros said, amid fresh reports…
Informal Foreign Affairs Council (Development): Press remarks by EU HR Borrell upon arrival
We are going to take stock with the [EU] Cooperation and Development Ministers of our policy of cooperation with emerging…
Poland: Press remarks by EU HRVP Borrell after meeting with Foreign Minister Sikorski
I am going to Ukraine to discuss the ongoing [work on] EU security commitments. We have done a lot of…
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Highlights from Ursula von der Leyen’s press conference after special EU Council meeting
We will also continue to support the brave Ukrainian armed forces, to fight off the brutal invaders. So far, the…
UNCTAD Report on the social and economic deterioration in Gaza
Utilizing innovative satellite imagery and official data, UNCTAD currently estimates that Gazan economy had already contracted by 4.5% in the…
Israel/Gaza: EU HRVP Borrell on allegations of UNRWA staff involvement in the 7th October attacks
We are extremely concerned by allegations of UNRWA staff involvement in the 7th October terrorist attacks in Israel. The EU…
Gaza: Top UN aid official calls for end to attacks on sites sheltering civilians
Attacks on buildings in Gaza where terrified civilians are sheltering are “abhorrent and must stop immediately”, a top UN humanitarian…
UN: Gaza fighting spreads into hospitals where there’s ‘no way in and out’
The WHO spokesperson added that only 14 hospitals are still functioning in Gaza - seven in the north and seven…
Foreign Affairs Council: Press remarks by EU HR Borrell upon arrival
We managed to invite – and they are coming today – first, the Israeli Foreign Minister [Israel Katz] - the…
Gaza crisis: Back two-State solution urges UN chief, ‘once and for all’
Unremitting conflict in Gaza has already sparked regional insecurity and is clear evidence that the international community needs to throw…
War against Hamas in Gaza is act of self-defence, Israel tells world court
Israel strongly rejected accusations by South Africa of genocidal intent against Palestinians on Friday at the United Nations’ highest court,…
Israel must act now to let aid through and save lives in Gaza- article by the UK Foreign Secretary
Some say we must have an immediate ceasefire. I do not want to see this conflict go on a moment…
UN: General Assembly meets over Gaza veto by US in Security Council
The UN General Assembly Emergency Special Session meets on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. The…
Aid relief arriving in Gaza but ‘too little, too late’, warns WHO
The WHO official insisted that the UN and its partners remained “completely ready” to deliver assistance to Gazans, who have endured…
Gaza: Nearly 600 healthcare attacks since start of war, says WHO
Condemning the continuing fighting and bombardment, WHO spokesperson Christian Lindmeier said that the “ongoing reduction of humanitarian space plus the…
Gaza crisis deepens as UN aid convoys face delays and obstacles
Amid reports of continued Israeli airstrikes overnight in southern and central Gaza and more rocket fire into Israel from the…