Welcoming the peace deal for the Middle East, Parliament President Roberta Metsola said the&nbsp;EU stands ready to help ensure its implementation. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen&nbsp;stressed the importance of providing governance support&nbsp;and support for the reform of the Palestinian Authority. In a&nbsp;statement following his participation in the Sharm El-Sheikh Summit, European Council President António Costa said the EU stands ready to participate in the International Peace Board and to support transitional governance, recovery, and reconstruction.

On 11 September 2025, MEPs&nbsp;adopted a resolution,&nbsp;stating that the creation of a Palestinian state is key to peace, Israel’s security, and regional normalisation.

Since the announcement of the peace agreement and the coming into effect of the ceasefire the remaining 20 living Israeli hostages have been released in exchange for 2,000 Palestinians held by Israel. Key aspects of the peace plan, such as the disarmament of Hamas, withdrawal of Israel’s army, and the future governance of Gaza are yet to be resolved. Since 7 October 2023, when the Israeli military launched a campaign in response to the Hamas-led attack in which about 1,200 people were killed and 251 others were taken hostage, more than 64,000 people have been killed in Gaza, according to the Palestinian health ministry.

EU - Israel (T)

Situation in the Middle East (T)

Situation in Israel and Gaza

The role of the EU in efforts for peace and stability throughout the Middle East after the announced deal between the US and Iran: MEPs debate (part 2)

The role of the EU in efforts for peace and stability throughout the Middle East after the announced deal between the US and Iran: MEPs debate (part 1)

The role of the EU in efforts for peace and stability throughout the Middle East after the announced deal between the US and Iran: One round of political group speakers and reply by Kaja KALLAS

The role of the EU in efforts for peace and stability throughout the Middle East after the announced deal between the US and Iran: opening statement by Kaja KALLAS, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

Situation in Lebanon, implementation of the ceasefire, support peace efforts and humanitarian access: closing statement by Hadja LAHBIB, European Commissioner

Situation in Lebanon, implementation of the ceasefire, support peace efforts and humanitarian access: MEPs debate

Situation in Lebanon, implementation of the ceasefire, support peace efforts and humanitarian access: opening statement by Hadja LAHBIB, European Commissioner

AFET - Public hearing on illegal settlements in the West Bank

Recent peace agreement in the Middle East and the role of the EU: closing statements by Dubravka ŠUICA, European Commissioner for the Mediterranean

Recent peace agreement in the Middle East and the role of the EU: MEPs debate (part 3)

Recent peace agreement in the Middle East and the role of the EU: MEPs debate (part 2)

Recent peace agreement in the Middle East and the role of the EU: MEPs debate (part 1)

EP Plenary debate on the Middle East peace agreement and the role of the EU

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

Plenary debate on EU action to combat famine in Gaza

Plenary debate on the situation in Middle East

Joint Debate - Situation in the Middle East

Pre-session briefing

Continued escalation in the Middle East: the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank, UNRWA’s essential role in the region and the need to release all hostages

Escalation of violence in the Middle East and the situation in Lebanon

One year after the 7 October terrorist attacks by Hamas

Plenary debate - War in Gaza

Statement by the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy - Need to release all hostages, to achieve a humanitarian ceasefire and prospect of the two-state solution

HOUS - Exchange of views with Dan Jørgensen, Commissioner for Energy and Housing on the Affordable Housing Plan of the European Commission

Recent peace agreement in the Middle East and the role of the EU: Opening statement by Dubravka ŠUICA, European Commissioner for the Mediterranean

Recent peace agreement in the Middle East: extracts from the debate

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

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)

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

The EU’s role in supporting the recent peace efforts for Gaza and a two state solution: extracts from the debate

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

Voting session: Gaza at breaking point: EU action to combat

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