While international diplomatic efforts are underway to address the Gaza conflict and prevent it from escalating into a regional crisis, the Israeli government has expressed its determination to end Hamas' rule in Gaza. Israeli officials asserted a transition to more targeted warfare, though intense fighting continues. MEPs debate the humanitarian situation, the need to reach a ceasefire, and the risks of escalation in the Middle East. Closing statements by Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management and Hadja LAHBIB, Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Foreign Trade, and the Federal Cultural Institutions.

statement

Strasbourg

debate

plenary session

EU - Israel (T)

EU - Palestine (T)

Humanitarian aid (T2)

LENARČIČ, Janez (SI, EC)

Situation in the Middle East (T)

LAHBIB, Hadja (BE)

Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need to reach a permanent ceasefire and the risks of regional escalation: closing statements by Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management and Hadja LAHBIB, Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs

SOUNDBITE (English), Janez LENAR&#268;I&#268;, European Commissioner for Crisis Management , -

SOUNDBITE (French), Hadja LAHBIB, Belgian Minister for Foreign Affair, -