Gaza

The European Union is gravely concerned over the continuing destruction of critical civilian infrastructure, including a water treatment plant in Rafah,…

The European Union urges Israel to end its military operation in Rafah immediately: "This operation is further disrupting the distribution…

"The EU Commission took note of Israel's commitments to open new humanitarian aid access points in Gaza, including Ashdod port…

The EU Council decided today to list three entities under the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime in view of their responsibilities…

The European Commission takes note of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's announcement to open further humanitarian aid access points into Gaza.

The killing  by the Israeli Defence Forces of seven members of a humanitarian team of World Central Kitchen, while they…

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday issued new provisional measures for Israel as the humanitarian situation in bombarded…

The Government is allocating SEK 120 million for efforts to fight hunger in Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine. This support will…

Of the 563 school buildings in Gaza, 165 of the 212 that received a direct hit are in areas designated…

The European Commission has appointed Henrike Trautmann as Principal Adviser ‘for Reconstruction in Gaza' at the Directorate-General for the European Neighbourhood…

The United States abstained on UN Security Council resolution 2728. This abstention, which comes on the heels of the Russian…

Gaza is facing famine. This is unacceptable. It is critical to achieve an agreement on a ceasefire rapidly now that…

Five months into the Gaza crisis, the results of the updated Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) assessment released today…

On the support to Ukraine, as I said at the last Foreign Affairs Council, I will hope - definitely - [to]…

"More than ever, the Palestinian people need well-governed institutions that deliver much-needed services in these trying times. We look forward…

"In Ukraine, the Russian aggression continues with great brutality. I think there is no way for the Ukrainians to surrender, to…

The maritime corridor can make a real difference to the plight of the Palestinian people. But in parallel, our efforts…

"We welcome the UN's Office for Internal Oversight Services investigation to shed light into the serious allegations against UNRWA staff.…

The Commission has now contracted €81 million out of the overall humanitarian aid allocation of €125 million and is working on its…

Much more lifesaving humanitarian aid must be allowed into Gaza where one in six children is dangerously malnourished in the north of…

Additionally, in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, there has been a surge of demolitions, settlement construction, restrictions on movement…

"We request an impartial international investigation on this tragic event allowing for a clear picture of the events and responsibilities.…

Thanks to the strong pressure by the Socialists and Democrats, the European Parliament has today debated the war in Gaza…

At the request of the French President and Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, medical cargo worth €1 million arrived…

‘A ground operation would exacerbate an already catastrophic situation and render humanitarian support practically impossible. We need a sustainable ceasefire…

Only 15 out of 36 hospitals are still “partially or minimally functional” in the enclave, Tedros said, amid fresh reports…

We are going to take stock with the [EU] Cooperation and Development Ministers of our policy of cooperation with emerging…

I am going to Ukraine to discuss the ongoing [work on] EU security commitments. We have done a lot of…

We will also continue to support the brave Ukrainian armed forces, to fight off the brutal invaders. So far, the…

Utilizing innovative satellite imagery and official data, UNCTAD currently estimates that Gazan economy had already contracted by 4.5% in the…

We are extremely concerned by allegations of UNRWA staff involvement in the 7th October terrorist attacks in Israel. The EU…

Attacks on buildings in Gaza where terrified civilians are sheltering are “abhorrent and must stop immediately”, a top UN humanitarian…

The WHO spokesperson added that only 14 hospitals are still functioning in Gaza -  seven in the north and seven…

We managed to invite – and they are coming today – first, the Israeli Foreign Minister [Israel Katz] - the…

Unremitting conflict in Gaza has already sparked regional insecurity and is clear evidence that the international community needs to throw…

Israel strongly rejected accusations by South Africa of genocidal intent against Palestinians on Friday at the United Nations’ highest court,…

Some say we must have an immediate ceasefire. I do not want to see this conflict go on a moment…

The UN General Assembly Emergency Special Session meets on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. The…

The WHO official insisted that the UN and its partners remained “completely ready” to deliver assistance to Gazans, who have endured…

Condemning the continuing fighting and bombardment, WHO spokesperson Christian Lindmeier said that the “ongoing reduction of humanitarian space plus the…

Amid reports of continued Israeli airstrikes overnight in southern and central Gaza and more rocket fire into Israel from the…

87 tonnes of life-saving UK and Cypriot aid for the people of Gaza delivered by Royal Fleet Auxiliary Ship Lyme…

The Foreign Secretary and Secretary of State discussed the international community’s shared condemnation of the illegal and unjustified attacks on…

Bulldozers in refugee camps, detainees stripped naked and spat at, farmers robbed of their harvest: against the backdrop of the…

The continued daily fire across the Blue Line poses great risk to regional stability.  There have been several instances of…

Aid missions to supply Gaza have become increasingly difficult amid reports of continued heavy bombing of the Strip overnight by…

France is gravely concerned by the Israeli authorities’ announcement of an intensification and continuation of fighting in Gaza, at a…

In accordance with resolution 2720, which emphasizes the pressing need to deliver more humanitarian relief to Gaza’s civilian populations, and…

We all said very clearly that this has to stop. But even more importantly, in this meeting, we had a…

EU-funded humanitarian assistance is provided in line with the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence. It is delivered…