Following the US President’s Gaza peace proposal, MEPs discuss with the Council and Commission how the EU should join in peace efforts and support the two-state solution.

US President Donald Trump announced his roadmap for peace in Gaza last Monday. It includes a plan for the release of the hostages and the demilitarisation of Hamas. EU leaders, including the European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, have welcomed the proposal.

Last month, Parliament adopted a resolution on the situation on Gaza, sounding the alarm over the catastrophic humanitarian crisis there and stressing that Israel’s right to defend itself cannot justify indiscriminate military action. MEPs also said member states should consider recognising the State of Palestine, with a view to carrying through the two-state solution.

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EP Plenary debate on the EU’s role in supporting peace efforts for Gaza

Dubravka ŠUICA, European Commissioner for the Mediterranean, and Marie BJERRE, Danish Minister for European Affairs close the debate on the EU’s role in supporting the recent peace efforts for Gaza and a two-state solution. following US President Donald Trump announcement of his roadmap for peace in Gaza. It includes a plan for the release of the hostages and the demilitarisation of Hamas. EU leaders, including the European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, have welcomed the proposal. Last month, Parliament adopted a resolution on the situation on Gaza, sounding the alarm over the catastrophic humanitarian crisis there and stressing that Israel’s right to defend itself cannot justify indiscriminate military action. MEPs also said member states should consider recognising the State of Palestine, This transcription if the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery

The EU’s role in supporting the recent peace efforts for Gaza and a two-state solution: closing statements by Dubravka ŠUICA, European Commissioner for the Mediterranean, and Marie BJERRE, Danish Minister for European Affairs

Following the US President’s Gaza peace proposal, MEPs discuss with the Council and Commission how the EU should join in peace efforts and support the two-state solution. US President Donald Trump announced of his roadmap for peace in Gaza. It includes a plan for the release of the hostages and the demilitarisation of Hamas. EU leaders, including the European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, have welcomed the proposal. Last month, Parliament adopted a resolution on the situation on Gaza, sounding the alarm over the catastrophic humanitarian crisis there and stressing that Israel’s right to defend itself cannot justify indiscriminate military action. MEPs also said member states should consider recognising the State of Palestine, This transcription if the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

The EU’s role in supporting the recent peace efforts for Gaza and a two-state solution: MEPs debate (part 3)

The EU’s role in supporting the recent peace efforts for Gaza and a two-state solution: MEPs debate (part 2)

Following the US President’s Gaza peace proposal, MEPs discuss with the Council and Commission how the EU should join in peace efforts and support the two-state solution. US President Donald Trump announced of his roadmap for peace in Gaza. It includes a plan for the release of the hostages and the demilitarisation of Hamas. EU leaders, including the European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, have welcomed the proposal. Last month, Parliament adopted a resolution on the situation on Gaza, sounding the alarm over the catastrophic humanitarian crisis there and stressing that Israel’s right to defend itself cannot justify indiscriminate military action. MEPs also said member states should consider recognising the State of Palestine, This transcription if the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery

The EU’s role in supporting the recent peace efforts for Gaza and a two-state solution: MEPs debate (part 1)

Marie BJERRE, Danish Minister for European Affairs, and Dubravka ŠUICA, European Commissioner for the Mediterranean open the debate on the EU’s role in supporting the recent peace efforts for Gaza and a two-state solution. following US President Donald Trump announcement of his roadmap for peace in Gaza. It includes a plan for the release of the hostages and the demilitarisation of Hamas. EU leaders, including the European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, have welcomed the proposal. Last month, Parliament adopted a resolution on the situation on Gaza, sounding the alarm over the catastrophic humanitarian crisis there and stressing that Israel’s right to defend itself cannot justify indiscriminate military action. MEPs also said member states should consider recognising the State of Palestine, This transcription if the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery

The EU’s role in supporting the recent peace efforts for Gaza and a two-state solution: opening statements by Marie BJERRE, Danish Minister for European Affairs, and Dubravka ŠUICA, European Commissioner for the Mediterranean

This news items shows extracts from MEPs debate with the Council and Commission on how the EU should join in peace efforts and support the two-state solution. US President Donald Trump announced his roadmap for peace in Gaza including a plan for the release of the hostages and the demilitarisation of Hamas. EU leaders and the European Parliament President Roberta Metsola have welcomed the proposal. Last month, Parliament adopted a resolution on the situation on Gaza, sounding the alarm over the catastrophic humanitarian crisis there and stressing that Israel’s right to defend itself cannot justify indiscriminate military action. MEPs also said member states should consider recognising the State of Palestine, with a view to carrying through the two-state solution.

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