EP Plenary session - Escalation of violence in the Middle East and the situation in Lebanon

Plenary session week 20 2017 in Strasbourg - Situation of Christians in the Middle East

Official visit of the President of Palestine

Oficial visit of Yasser ARAFAT to the European Parliament. Diner

Yasser ARAFAT , Else HAMMERICH , Wilfried TELKAMPER

Oficial visit of Yasser ARAFAT to the European Parliament. Meeting with Green group

Oficial visit of Yasser ARAFAT to the European Parliament. Meeting

Oficial visit of Yasser ARAFAT to the European Parliament. MEP Claude CHEYSSON meets with Yasser ARAFAT

Yasser ARAFAT, Peter PRICE, Pier Luigi BERSANI

Oficial visit of Yasser ARAFAT to the European Parliament. Meeting with PPE Group

Oficial visit of Yasser ARAFAT to the European Parliament. Meeting with S&D Group

Official visit of the President of the Palestinian National Authority. Press statement

Official visit of the President of the Palestinian National Authority to the European Parliament in Brussels. Mahmud ABBAS - President of the Palestinian Authority addresses the plenary

ABBAS, Mahmoud [5933];SCHULZ, Martin (S&D, DE) - EP President [4001]

Official visit of the President of the Palestinian National Authority. Address to the Plenary.

Official visit of the President of the Palestinian National Authority to the European Parliament in Brussels. Address to the Plenary.

Official visit of the President of the Palestinian National Authority Martin SCHULZ - EP President meets with Mahmud ABBAS - President of the Palestinian Authority

Official visit of the President of the Palestinian National Authority Martin SCHULZ - EP President welcomes Mahmud ABBAS - President of the Palestinian Authority

AFET- DEVE Committee meeting ' Exchange of views with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Commissioner General. '

ARC conference on Israel - Palestine cooperation

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.

Key debate - Humanitarian situation in Gaza: MEPs debate (part 2)

Key debate - Humanitarian situation in Gaza: MEPs debate (part 1)

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. Opening statements by 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 and Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management.

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

During the European Council meeting of 26-27 October 2023, heads of state or government assessed the situation in Israel and Gaza, following Hamas terrorist attacks against Israel on 7 October and the subsequent Israeli military response in the Gaza Strip. Russia’s war against Ukraine and the EU’s continued support for the country, the revision of the EU’s 2024-2027 long-term budget and the economic situation in the EU were also discussed by leaders. MEPs discuss the results of the latest EU summit with Council and Commission Presidents Charles MICHEL and Ursula VON DER LEYEN. This news item shows extracts from the debate.

Conclusions of the European Council and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the need for a humanitarian pause: extracts from the debate

Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, meets with Cate Blanchett, Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, before the start of the plenary session. Ms Blanchett has been a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador since 2016 and shares her experience of, and insights into, raising public awareness about the plight of refugees and stateless people worldwide with MEPs.

Visit of Cate BLANCHETT , Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, to the European Parliament: meeting with Roberta METSOLA, EP President; and extracts from the address

This news item shows extracts from the MEPs debate on the terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel's right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Parliament advocates peace in the territory. Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, José Manuel ALBARES BUENO, Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, 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 and Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission, give a statement during the debate.

The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel's right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza: extracts from the debate

On 11 October, Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, lead MEPs and Parliament’s staff in a ceremony to remember victims of the terrorist attacks in Israel. During her speech, she said that Europe stands ready to help broker resolutions. During the plenary session, MEPs debate the terrorist attacks of Hamas against Israel with Council and Commission. Closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight, José Manuel ALBARES BUENO, Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, 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.

The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel's right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza: closing statements

On 11 October, Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, lead MEPs and Parliament’s staff in a ceremony to remember victims of the terrorist attacks in Israel. During her speech, she said that Europe stands ready to help broker resolutions. During the plenary session, MEPs debate the terrorist attacks of Hamas against Israel with Council and Commission. Third part of the MEPs debate.

The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel's right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza: MEPs debate (part 3)

On 11 October, Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, lead MEPs and Parliament’s staff in a ceremony to remember victims of the terrorist attacks in Israel. During her speech, she said that Europe stands ready to help broker resolutions. During the plenary session, MEPs debate the terrorist attacks of Hamas against Israel with Council and Commission. Second part of the MEPs debate.

The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel's right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza: MEPs debate (part 2)

On 11 October, Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, lead MEPs and Parliament’s staff in a ceremony to remember victims of the terrorist attacks in Israel. During her speech, she said that Europe stands ready to help broker resolutions. During the plenary session, MEPs debate the terrorist attacks of Hamas against Israel with Council and Commission. First part of the MEPs debate.

The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel's right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza: MEPs debate (part 1)

On 11 October, Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, lead MEPs and Parliament’s staff in a ceremony to remember victims of the terrorist attacks in Israel. During her speech, she said that Europe stands ready to help broker resolutions. MEPs debate the terrorist attacks of Hamas against Israel with Council and Commission in the hemicycle.Introductory remark by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and opening statements by José Manuel ALBARES BUENO, Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, 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 and Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel's right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza: opening statements

MEPs vote on the following motions for resolution: Recent developments in the Serbia-Kosovo dialogue, including the situation in the northern municipalities in Kosovo; The despicable terrorist attacks of Hamas against Israel.

Voting session, including the motion for resolution on the despicable terrorist attacks of Hamas against Israel

MEPs vote on the following topics: Accession to to Schengen area - Motions for resolution; Situation in Lebanon - Motions for resolutions (debate 13/06/2023); State of the EU-Cuba PDCA in the light of the recent visit of the High Representative to the island - Motions for resolutions (debate 13/06/2023); Establishment of the EU Ethics Body - Motions for resolutions (debate 13/06/2023); COVID-19 pandemic - lessons learned and recommendations for the future - Dolors Montserrat; Relations with the Palestinian Authority - Evin Incir; 2022 Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina - Paulo Rangel; 2022 Report on Albania - Isabel Santos; Financial activities of the European Investment Bank - Stefan Heinrich Berger; Control of the financial activities of the European Investment Bank - Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel.

Voting session on Establishment of the EU Ethics Body, COVID-19 pandemic, lessons learned and recommendations for the future, and Relations with the Palestinian Authority and other topics

The MEPs hold a debate in regards to the EU relations with the Palestinian Authority to reiterate the EU’s unwavering support for the two-state solution, as the only viable solution to the conflict, with the state of Israel and the state of Palestine living democratically side by side in peace, complete with guaranteed security, mutual recognition under the 1967 borders, mutually agreed-upon equivalent land swaps and Jerusalem as the capital of both states, based on the parameters in the Council conclusions of July 2014. Opening statement by Evin INCIR (S&D, SE), Rapporteur, and by Jutta URPILAINEN, European Commissioner for International Partnerships Commission. The transcript is the result of an automated process. Please check against delivery

Relations with the Palestinian Authority: Opening statement by Evin INCIR (S&D, SE), Rapporteur, and by by Jutta URPILAINEN, European Commissioner for International Partnerships

Extracts from the debate on EU's relations with the Palestinian Authority during the plenary session in Strasbourg. The EU has a long-standing commitment to the vision of an independent and sovereign state of Palestine, living side by side with Israel in peace and security. The EU is workingwith the PA to build up the institutions of a future democratic, independent and viable Palestinian State. The draft recommendation adopted by the Foreign Affairs Committee (AFET) on 27 June 2023 reiterates the European Parliament's longstanding support for the official EU position on the two-state solution.

Relations with the Palestinian Authority: extracts from the debate

The MEPs hold a debate in regards to the EU relations with the Palestinian Authority to reiterate the EU’s unwavering support for the two-state solution, as the only viable solution to the conflict, with the state of Israel and the state of Palestine living democratically side by side in peace, complete with guaranteed security, mutual recognition under the 1967 borders, mutually agreed-upon equivalent land swaps and Jerusalem as the capital of both states, based on the parameters in the Council conclusions of July 2014. MEPs debate

Relations with the Palestinian Authority: MEPs debate

MEPs take stock of the widespread public protests in Israel over the government’s attempts to limit the judiciary’s powers. MEPs debate (part 2)

Deterioration of democracy in Israel and consequences on the occupied territories: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs take stock of the widespread public protests in Israel over the government’s attempts to limit the judiciary’s powers. First part of the MEPs debate.

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