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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Israel/Palestine: EEAS Spokesperson on further settlement expansion
The European Union condemns Wednesday’s approval by the Israeli High Planning Committee of plans for advancing over 3.426 housing units,…
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…
Israel/Palestine: Fatal incidents as humanitarian aid was being distributed in Gaza
France expresses its very deep shock over the reports of a very significant number of Palestinian civilian deaths as humanitarian…
ICJ: Norway on illegal Israeli settlements
Between 19 and 26 February, 50 states and three international organizations made oral submissions to the ICJ on the legal…
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…
Joint statement by EU Foreign Ministers on Israel/Palestine
We are very concerned about the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the suffering of the hostages as well as the…
Norway assists in scheme for crucial financial transfers from Israel to Palestine
The Palestinian Authority’s economic situation has become even more precarious since 7 October. There have been reports of an imminent…
Foreign Affairs Council: Press remarks by EU HRVP Borrell upon arrival
The sad news of the passing of [Alexei] Navalny came to Munich where the Security Conference was taking place. Today, we will have…
Israel/Palestine: France adopts sanctions against violent Israeli settlers
France is adopting sanctions against extremist Israeli settlers who have been guilty of violence against Palestinian civilians in the West…
UK sanctions extremist settlers in the West Bank
The UK announces new sanctions against extremist Israeli settlers who have violently attacked Palestinians in the West Bank. The Foreign…
Norway providing NOK275m to UNRWA for Palestine refugees in the Near East
The allegations against the 12 UNRWA employees have already been referred to the UN’s Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS).…
UNRWA: EU HR Borrell speaks to UN Secretary General Guterres
The High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell held a phone call yesterday, 28 January, with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to discuss…
EU HRVP: A particularly important Foreign Affairs Council
With our regional partners, we discussed also the ‘post war’ Gaza and our joint effort to revive the political process…
UK and US sanction key figures in Hamas’s financial network
The UK and US have announced new sanctions on key figures in the financial networks of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic…
Hamas/PIJ: EU Council establishes dedicated sanctions framework
Under the new regime, the EU may target those who support, materially or financially, Hamas or the PIJ. It may also…
Israel/Palestine: Hamas’ leader in the Gaza Strip, Yahya Sinwar, listed as a terrorist by the EU
Together with its partners, France is fully committed to impeding the actions of Hamas, which the EU has listed as…
Israel/Palestine: France strongly condemns shelling on Jordanian hospital
France commends Jordan on its efforts to help Gaza’s civilian population. France is directly supporting the Jordanian field hospital in…
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…
Palestine: Departure of second ship carrying more than 700t of nutritional supplements from the WFP
The first ship, which set sail from Le Havre on December 20, carrying more than 350 tons of cargo, will…