Following Hamas’ deadly attack against Israel on 7 October 2023, which claimed the lives of around 1,200 people and resulted in more than 200 people being taken hostage, Israel declared war against the terrorist group. It began striking the Gaza Strip from the air, later sending ground forces into the sealed-off coastal enclave. According to the Hamas-run health ministry, more than 11,000 Palestinians, including a large number of civilians, have so far been killed. MEPs take stock of the latest developments, and discuss the regional and global implications of the renewed hostilities as well as the prospects for peace and security in the Middle East. Closing statements by Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management and Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of a stronger Europe in the World.

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Strasbourg

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plenary session

EU - Israel (T)

EU - Palestine (T)

Humanitarian aid (T2)

BORRELL FONTELLES, Josep (PSE, ES, EC)

LENARČIČ, Janez (SI, EC)

Situation in the Middle East (T)

Key debate - Humanitarian situation in Gaza: Closing statements by Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management and Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, HR/VP of the European Commission

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SOUNDBITE (English), Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management, -

SOUNDBITE (Spanish), Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, HP/VP of the European Commission, -