B-R3: Resolution for Peace and Justice in the Middle East

Since then, our concern has increased in the light of the ultranationalist far-right Israeli government’s flagrant disregard of the ICJ’s rulingorder that Israel must halt its military operations in Rafah and Gaza on the grounds that such actions could lead to conditions conducive to genocide. The humanitarian situation has continued to worsen with catastrophic consequences. Meanwhile, Hamas has continued violence and to hold hostages, who must be released immediately and unconditionally.

The horrific terrorist attack committed by Hamas caused immense trauma in the Jewish community and we continue to condemn all violent attacks on Israel. While respecting Israel’s right to self-defence, the immediate response of the Israeli government has been disproportionally harsh and the civilian cost of the current conflict is unacceptable. We continue to stand in undivided solidarity with the civilian population in Israel and Palestine and express our deepest sorrow with the victims and their families.

Since thenthe adoption of the mentioned resolution, our concern has increased in the light of the ultranationalist far-right Israeli government’s flagrant disregard of the ICJ’s ruling that Israel must halt its military operations in Rafah and Gaza on the grounds that such actions could lead to conditions conducive to genocide. The humanitarian situation has continued to worsen with catastrophic consequences. Meanwhile, Hamas has continued violence and to hold hostages, who must be released immediately and unconditionally.

Since then, our concern has increased in the light of the ultranationalist far-right Israeli government’s flagrant disregard of the ICJ’s ruling that Israel must halt its military operations in Rafah and Gaza on the grounds that such actions could lead to conditions conducive to genocide. In November, the ICC issued warrants of arrest for prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former minister of defence Yoav Gallant for crimes against humanity and war crimes. The humanitarian situation has continued to worsen with catastrophic consequences. Meanwhile, Hamas has continued violence and to hold hostages, who must be released immediately and unconditionally.

Since then, our concern has increased in the light of the ultranationalist far-right Israeli government’s flagrant disregard of the ICJ’s ruling that Israel must halt its military operations in Rafah and Gaza on the grounds that such actions could lead to conditions conducive to genocide. The humanitarian situation has continued to worsen with catastrophic consequences. Meanwhile, Hamas has continued violence and to hold hostages, who must be released immediately and unconditionally. due to Israeli indiscriminate attacks on civilians and aid workers and the use of starvation, deprivation of water and fuel as weapons. All these practices, alongside with the enforcement of the siege of Gaza, the use of collective punishment, the obstruction of humanitarian aid, the occupation of Palestinian territories and the apartheid system in place in the West Bank and in East Jerusalem, are highlighted by the United Nations Special Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices Affecting the Human Rights of the Palestinian People and Other Arabs of the Occupied Territories in its last report. The Committee also stated that the policies and practices of Israel are consistent with the characteristics of genocide.

Moreover, on the 20th of November the International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, the country's former defense minister Yoav Gallant and the Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed from at least October 8, 2023 until at least May 20, 2024.

Meanwhile, Hamas has continued violence and to hold hostages, who must be released immediately and unconditionally.

Since then, our concern has increased in the light of the ultranationalist far-right Israeli government’s flagrant disregard of the ICJ’s ruling that Israel must halt its military operations in Rafah and Gaza on the grounds that such actions could lead to conditions conducive to genocide. The humanitarian situation has continued to worsen with catastrophic consequences. Meanwhile, Hamas has continued violence and to hold hostages, who must be released immediately and unconditionally.

Meanwhile, Hamas has continued violence and to hold hostages, who must be released immediately and unconditionally. Israel must immediately stop its action in open violation of international and human rights law and abandon the West Bank and the other territories that are unlawfully occupied, as well as end conducting war crimes and crimes against humanity and implementing discriminatory practices against Palestinians.

Since then, our concern has increased in the light of the ultranationalist far-right Israeli government’s flagrant disregard of the ICJ’s ruling that Israel must halt its military operations in Rafah and Gaza on the grounds that such actions could lead to conditions conducive to genocide. The humanitarian situation has continued to worsen with catastrophic consequences. Meanwhile, Hamas has continued violence and to hold hostages, who must be released immediately and unconditionally.

Over the past year, the escalation has spread across the region

due to the military attacks of Israel in Lebanon, Iran and Syria, which also resulted in the killing of innocent civilians. However, under no circumstances can Israel target civilians and conduct military operations in the territory of sovereign countries. These actions must stop immediately.

Since then, our concern has increased in the light of the ultranationalist far-right Israeli government’s flagrant disregard of the ICJ’s ruling that Israel must halt its military operations in Rafah and Gaza on the grounds that such actions could lead to conditions conducive to genocide. The humanitarian situation has continued to worsen with catastrophic consequences. Meanwhile, Hamas has continued violence and to hold hostages, who must be released immediately and unconditionally. The Israeli government has not taken any meaningful action in securing the release of the hostages, and is also responsible for the arbitrary and unlawful administrative detention of thousands of Palestinians since before the escalation of October 2023.

Since then, our concern has increased in the light of the ultranationalistnationalist far-right Israeli government’s flagrant disregard of the ICJ’s ruling that Israel must halt its military operations in Rafah and Gaza on the grounds that such actions could lead to conditions conducive to genocide. The humanitarian situation has continued to worsen with catastrophic consequences. Meanwhile, Hamas has continued violence and to hold hostages, who must be released immediately and unconditionally.

Since then, our concern has increased in the light of the ultranationalist far-right Israeli government’s flagrant disregard of the ICJ’s ruling that Israel must halt its military operations in Rafah and Gaza on the grounds that such actions could lead to conditions conducive to genocide. The Israeli government’s kind of warfare as a reaction to the country’s self-defence against the terrorist Hamas attacks has led to a humanitarian situation that has continued to worsen with catastrophic consequences. Meanwhile,
Islamist terrorist organization Hamas has continued violence and to hold hostagesstill since the massacre against Israeli civilians of October, 7th holds hostages under horrific circumstances, who must be released immediately and unconditionally.

Over the past year, the escalation has spread across the region. In Lebanon, theThe Israeli government must immediately cease military strikes, ground operations, and indiscriminate acts against civilians, UN staff and peacekeepers, medical workers and journalists that These attacks are not aligned with international law. as well as those of Hamas, Hezbollah and other militant groups which must enact an immediate cessation of missile and drone strikes and indiscriminate acts against civilians. The escalation on the Israeli-Lebanese border must cease so that the huge numbers of internally displaced people on both sides can return home. We condemn Iran’s attacks in April and October 2024 against Israel as well as Iran’s proxy policy in the region.

Over the past year, the escalation has spread across the region. In Lebanon, the Israeli government must immediately cease military strikes, ground operations, and indiscriminate acts against civilians, UN staff and peacekeepers, medical workers and journalists that are not aligned with international law. Hezbollah and other militant groups must enact an immediate cessation of missile and drone strikes and indiscriminate acts against civilians. The escalation on the Israeli-Lebanese border must cease so that the hugegreat numbers of internally displaced people on both sides can return home. We condemn Iran’s attacks in April and October 2024 against Israel as well as Iran’s proxy policy in the region.

Over the past year, the escalation has spread across the region. In Lebanon, the Israeli government must immediately cease military strikes, ground operations, and indiscriminate acts against civilians, UN staff and peacekeepers, medical workers and journalists that are not aligned with international law. Hezbollah and other militant groups must enact an immediate cessation of missile and drone strikes and indiscriminate acts against civilians. The escalation on the Israeli-Lebanese border must cease so that the huge numbers of internally displaced people on both sides can return home. We condemn Iran’s attacks in April and October 2024 against Israel as well as Iran’s proxy policy in the region.

We welcome the most recent announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah and implore all actors to respect the agreement as well as reiterate the European Greens’ fundamental belief that only diplomatic solutions can bring long-lasting peace to the region.

Over the past year, the escalation has spread across the region. In Lebanon, the Israeli government must immediately cease military strikes, ground operations, and indiscriminate acts against civilians, UN staff and peacekeepers, medical workers and journalists that are not aligned with international law. The terrorist organization Hezbollah and other militant islamist proxy groups must enact an immediate cessation of missile and drone strikes and indiscriminate acts against civilians. The escalation on the Israeli-Lebanese border must cease so that the huge numbers of internally displaced people on both sides can return home. We condemn Iran’s attacks in April and October 2024 against Israel as well as Iran’s proxy policy in the region.

Over the past year, the escalation has spread across the region. In Lebanon, the Israeli government must immediately cease military strikes, ground operations, and indiscriminate acts against civilians, UN staff and peacekeepers, medical workers and journalists that are not aligned with international law. Hezbollah and other militant groups must enact an immediate cessation of missile and drone strikes and indiscriminate acts against civilians. The escalation on the Israeli-Lebanese border must cease so that the huge numbers of internally displaced people on both sides can return home. We strongly condemn Iran’s attacks in April and October 2024 against Israel as well as Iran’s proxy policy inof destabilizing the region through its proxies and their continued attacks.

Over the past year, the escalation has spread across the region. In Lebanon, the Israeli government must immediately cease military strikes, ground operations, and indiscriminate acts against civilians, UN staff and peacekeepers, medical workers and journalists, that are not aligned with international law. Hezbollah and other militant groups must enact an immediate cessation of missile and drone strikes and indiscriminate acts against civilians. The escalation on the Israeli-Lebanese border must cease so that the huge numbers of internally displaced people on both sides can return home. We condemn Iran’s attacks in April and October 2024 against Israel as well as Iran’s proxy policy in the region.

As European Greens, we are united in diversity and, without reservation, we consider it essential to take action to stop all violence and the crimes that we condemn with this resolution. It is borne out of the recognition that the EU and all European countries bear a historical responsibility to do everything in their power to prevent any genocidalwar crimes andgenocidal developments in the world and help work towards peace. In line with different views across Europe, some Member Parties of the European Green Party consider the Palestinian people to be the victim of genocide, others consider that this statement needs to be ruled by an international court. This diversity does not prevent us from standing united in condemnation of all crimes and calling for a fair, just and lasting solution that includes the respect for the self-determination of the Palestinian and Israeli peoples.

As European Greens, we are united in diversity and, without reservation, we consider it essential to take action to stop all violence and the crimes that we condemn with this resolution. It is borne out of the recognition that the EU and all European countries bear a historical responsibility to do everything in their power to prevent any genocidal developments in the world and help work towards peace. In line with different views across Europe, some Member Parties of the European Green Party consider the Palestinian people to be the victim of genocide, others consider that this statement needs to be ruled by an international court. This diversity does not prevent us from standingAs the European Green Party we stand united in condemnation of all crimes and calling for a fair, just and lasting solution that includes the respect for the self-determination of the Palestinian and Israeli peoples.

As European Greens, we are united in diversity and, without reservation, we consider it essential to take action to stop all violence and the crimes that we condemn with this resolution. It is borne out of the recognition that the EU and all European countries bear not only a historical responsibility but also a positive obligation - as enshrined in the 1948 Convention on the prevention and punishment of the crime of genocide -to do everything in their power to prevent any genocidal developments in the world and help work towards peace. In line with different views across Europe, some Member Parties of the European Green Party consider the Palestinian people to be the victim of genocide, others consider that this statement needs to be ruled by an international court. This diversity does not prevent us from standingWe all stand united in condemnation of all crimes that are listed in this resolution, including the crimes against humanity and callingwar crimes that are the grounds on which the International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, the country's former defense minister Yoav Gallant and the Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif and we call on the EU to sanction Israel and other governments acting in violation of international law. We call for a fair, just and lasting solution that includes the respect for the self-determination of the Palestinian and Israeli peoples.

As European Greens, we are united in diversity and, without reservation, we consider it essential to take action to stop all violence and the crimes that we condemn with this resolution. It is borne out of the recognition that the EU and all European countries bear a historical responsibility to do everything in their power to prevent any genocidal developments in the world and help work towards peace. In line with different views across Europe, some Member Parties of the European Green Party considersee sufficient evidence of the Palestinian people to be the victim of genocide, others consider that this statementevidence needs to be ruled by an international court. This diversity does not prevent us from standing united in condemnation of all crimes and calling for a fair, just and lasting solution that includes the respect for the self-determination of the Palestinian and Israeli peoples.

As European Greens, we advocate for a lasting peaceful two-state solution on the basis of the 1967 borders and in accordance with international law.peace in accordance with international law. With the election of Donald Trump in the United States, united and resolute European action to build peace is more urgent than ever.

As European Greens, we We advocate for the recognition of Palestinians’ right to self-determination, which requires decolonisation and includes the freedom to establish a sovereign Palestinian state, including the option of establishing a lasting peaceful two-state solution on the basis of the 1967 borders and in accordance with international law. With the election of Donald Trump in the United States, united and resolute European action to build peace is more urgent than ever.

The EGP calls upon the EU, member states and other European states to:

• Give political and institutional support to politicians, individuals, and non-governmental actors, both in Israel and Palestine, striving for peacebuilding and condemning unlawful and unjustified conduct of both Hamas and Netanyahu government

Furthermore, we call upon the Israeli government to:

• To fully implement the ICJ advisory opinion of 19 July 2024, in particular regarding the respect of the 1967 borders, abstain from forced displacement, regress all military presence in the territory, accept and respect the Palestinian Authority as an interlocutor, humanise CSOs, and fully compensate everything that is destroyed by Israel.

Furthermore, we call upon the Israeli government to: Immediately cease indiscriminate use of force in civilian areas and use of force directly or indirectly targeting hospitals and refugee camps

Furthermore, we call upon the Israeli government to:

• Exercise its right to self-defence within the limits of international law

Furthermore, we call upon the Israeli government to:

• Withdraw its military and security forces from the entire Gaza Strip territory and others occupied territories to its internationally recognized Israeli territory.

Finally, we call upon the international community to:

• Recognize the state of Israel and its right to exist.

Finally, we call upon the international community to:

• Establish a UN peacebuilding and peacekeeping force in Palestine and Lebanon to protect the Palestinian population from violent and armed settlers.

Finally, we call upon the international community to:

• Recognise the forced and unlawful dispossession of Palestinians resulting from European settler colonialism and Israel’s establishment;

• Honour the responsibility to hold perpetrators of ethnic cleansing accountable and to ensure justice for victims.

• Respect and protect Palestinians’ right to self-determination, which encompasses all Palestinians, wherever they are, and includes their right to establish and recognise a sovereign and independent Palestinian state;

• Demand the end of Israel’s illegal occupation and settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories as soon as possible, per the ICJ’s July 2024 advisory opinion, including:

  • The permanent halt of all Israeli settlements expansion;

  • The deconstruction of Israel’s wall in and affecting the Occupied Palestinian Territories;

  • The evacuation of existing settlements, which the ICJ found to be detrimental to the local Palestinian population and a violation of Article 49 of the Fourth Geneva Convention; and

Condemn Israel’s systematic failure to prevent or punish settlers’ physical, psychological and verbal abuse, gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and acts of terrorism against Palestinians in violation of its obligations under Article 46 of Hague Regulations,Article 27 of the Fourth Geneva Convention, and Articles 6 and Article 7 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

The European Green Party stands firm in its commitment to justice, peace, and the protection of human rights. We call for sustainable and long-term solutions to address the root causes of the situation, and we express our solidarity with all victims. The international community must act decisively to end the violence and support a just and lasting resolution.

The European Green Party stands firm in its commitment to justice, peace, and human rights. We call on the EU and its member states to take bold and principled steps, including suspending cooperation agreements, supporting Palestinian educational institutions, and ensuring that democracy, human rights, and justice are upheld for all peoples in the region.

The European Green Party stands firm in its commitment to justice, peace, and the protection of human rights and international law. We call for sustainable and long-term solutions to address the root causes of the situation, and we express our solidarity with all victims. The international community must act decisively to end the violence and support a just and lasting resolution.