Von der Leyen announces €710m for displaced people in Africa and global crisis relief
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced almost €710m for displaced people and host communities in Africa and emergency…
Palestine: Kallas urges renewed push for two-state solution amid Middle East tensions
At an Ad Hoc Liaison Committee meeting in Brussels, EU High Representative Kaja Kallas warned that fragile ceasefires and escalating…
Middle East: EU announces €458 million in humanitarian aid for war-torn region
The EU Commission is confirming €458 million in humanitarian aid for Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Egypt in 2026. With…
Palestine Donor Group: EU leads efforts for strong and viable Palestinian governance
The European Commission today convened the first meeting of the Palestine Donor Group (PDG) in Brussels, co-chaired by Commissioner for…
EU and GCC reaffirm partnership for peace in Middle East and Ukraine
Meeting in Kuwait City, EU and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) foreign ministers reaffirmed their commitment to international law and regional…
EU and EIB support Palestine’s economic resilience with €400m for local businesses
At the UN General Assembly in New York, the European Investment Bank and the European Commission signed a €400 million…
Kallas: EU stands firm on Ukraine, backs two-state solution for Israel and Palestine
At the Foreign Affairs Council in New York, High Representative Kaja Kallas urged Israel to lift humanitarian restrictions in Gaza…
EU to suspend Israel’s trade concessions, sanction extremist ministers and violent settlers
Following the announcement of EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in her State of the Union address, the European Commission presented…
EU High Representative Kallas calls for unity on Gaza in European Parliament speech
In a plenary address in Strasbourg, EU High Representative Kaja Kallas warned that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is testing…
EU provides €22 million to support patients in East Jerusalem hospitals
The European Union has made a contribution of €22 million to the Palestinian Authority (PA), supporting the payment of medical…
Palestine: Switzerland calls for diplomatic steps towards a two-state solution
At the UN conference on the two-state solution which took place from 28 to 30 July 2025 in New York,…
UK update on humanitarian crisis in Gaza and recognition of a Palestinian State
"We are determined to protect the viability of the two-state solution, and so we will recognise the state of Palestine…
Two-State Solution for Palestine: EU Commissioner Šuica’s remarks at the UN High-Level Conference
EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica is participating in the High-Level Conference on the Question of Palestine and the Two-State…
E3 calls for immediate ceasefire, humanitarian access and political roadmap for Gaza
Germany, France and the United Kingdom - called E3 - have jointly urged all parties to agree to an immediate…
German government does not plan to recognise a Palestinian state in the short term
The German government has reaffirmed its commitment to a negotiated two-state solution as the only path to lasting peace between…
Joint statement on the Occupied Palestinian Territories by 26 international partners
In a rare show of unity, 26 international partners have issued a joint statement demanding an immediate end to the…
EU provides €202m to UNRWA and Palestinian Authority for key services on the ground
The EU Commission is stepping up its support to the Palestinian people by allocating a total of €202 million to…
Palestine: EU Commission announces multiannual recovery programme worth €1.6bn
At the occasion of the first ever High-Level Political Dialogue between the European Union and the Palestinian Authority, the EU…
1st EU-Palestine High-Level Political Dialogue, 14 April 2025
The first ever meeting of the EU-Palestine High-Level Political Dialogue will take place in Luxembourg...
Statement by EU Commissioner Lahbib on forced displacement orders in Rafah
"Reports coming out of southern Gaza are deeply alarming. Over 140,000 people are being forcibly displaced. Civilians are fleeing under…
Israel and Palestine: Minutes of the new EP Security and Defence Committee’ visit
Following a visit by a delegation of MEPs, led by Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, the Chair of the Committee on Security and…
EU Commission disburses additional €10 million payment to UNRWA
The European Commission processed a payment of €10 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees…
Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution: Opening remarks by EU HR Borrell
"Israelis and Palestinians are not an exception on their will to live in peace. It is part of human nature.…
Middle East: Five principles for EU peace-making – EEAS Blog post by Josep Borrell
"Once upon a time, the European Union was relevant on this dossier. The idea of the Two-State solution was launched…
EU HR Borrell concerned over Israeli parliament’s vote against UNRWA
The EU expresses its grave concern over the legislation to be submitted for voting in the Israeli parliament tonight, and…
EU Commission disburses third payment to UNRWA
The payment follows the first tranche of €50 million for UNRWA which was disbursed on 7th March 2024 following the exchange…
Israel/Palestine: EU HR Borrell participates in Madrid meeting on Two State solution
The meeting will gather representatives of EU Member States, European countries, and number of Arab countries and members of the…
EEAS blog post by EU HR Borrell on the role of UN agencies in the Middle East
"The so-called 'realists' have long claimed that the blockade of Gaza could continue indefinitely and that the Palestinian issue would…
Norway’s Representative Office in Palestine is closed until further notice
As a result of the Netanyahu government's decision to no longer facilitate Norway's representation to the Palestinian Authority, our Representative…
Background on Israel’s measures against Norwegian diplomats
The Government of Benjamin Netanyahu has revoked the diplomatic status for Norwegian diplomats dealing with the Palestinian Authority. The EU…
UNRWA: Results of the UN Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) investigation
The Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) has completed its investigation into 19 area staff members of the UN Relief…
EU and Spain provide €15.5m for social allowances to vulnerable Palestinian families
The European Union and Spain provided €15.5 million for the payment of social allowances through the National Cash Transfer Programme.…
First EU-coordinated medical evacuation of Palestinian children from Egypt to Spain
In a first EU-coordinated medical evacuation, 16 Palestinian children and their families were transferred from Egypt to Spain. The operation…
EU Commission and Palestinian Authority agree on recovery and resilience principles
The EU Commission and the Palestinian Authority have signed a Letter of Intent which sets out a strategy for addressing the critical…
Herzliya-Sicherheitskonferenz: Rede der Bundesaußenministerin Baerbock
"Aus meiner Sicht sind vier Elemente entscheidend: Das erste und wichtigste, von dem alle anderen abhängen, ist, dass dauerhafte und nachhaltige Sicherheit für alle…
Palestine: EU Council prolongs mandates of civilians missions until June 2025
The EU Council today decided to prolong until 30 June 2025 the mandates of two of its Common Security and Defence Policy…
Judgment of the EU Court on the refugee status of a stateless person of Palestinian origin
Judgment of the EU Court in Case C-563/22: Stateless persons of Palestinian origin registered with UNRWA should, in principle, be…
UN Security Council adopts resolution on ceasefire in Gaza – EEAS welcomes adoption
The Resolution was adopted with 14 votes in favour and one abstention (Russian Federation).
Israel/Palestine: EU an G7 statements on three-phase roadmap to ceasefire and hostages’ release
The European Union gives its full support to the comprehensive roadmap presented by President Biden, that would lead to an…
Israeli Foreign Minister Katz discusses recognition of Palestine with EU Commissioner Várhelyi
"The governments of Spain, Norway and Ireland have chosen to cooperate with the Nukhba terrorists and bolster the terrorist monster…
Norway officially recognises Palestine
"For over 30 years, Norway has been one of the strongest advocates of a Palestinian state. Norway’s recognition of Palestine…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, 27 May 2024
The Foreign Affairs Council discussed the Russian aggression against Ukraine, after a VTC intervention by Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro…
Norway recognises Palestine as a state
"The Norwegian Government has decided that Norway will recognise Palestine as a state. In the midst of a war, with…
ICC Prosecutor announces applications for arrest warrants against Hamas and Israeli leaders
ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC is filing applications for arrest warrants before "Pre-Trial Chamber I" of the International Criminal…
UNGA vote on Palestinian UN Membership – Debate and statement by EU HR Borrell
The European Union acknowledges the result of today’s momentous vote at the UN General Assembly concerning Palestinian application for membership…
EU Commission answer: Urgent disbursement of Annual Action Plan funds for Palestine
The EU Commission has quadrupled to over EUR 100 million its humanitarian assistance to the Palestinians, especially in the Gaza…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council (Development), 7 May 2024
Ministers held a discussion on the situation in Ukraine and on the Ukraine Plan, aimed at unblocking the disbursements under the…
Background briefing on the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 7 May 2024
The Foreign Affairs Council, in its development configuration, will start on Tuesday at 09:00 with a discussion on Ukraine and the Ukraine…
EU steps up humanitarian assistance for Palestinians
In light of the continued deterioration of the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and the steady rise of needs on…