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B-R3: Resolution for Peace and Justice in the Middle East
Draft text
The European Green Party (EGP) and its member parties are gravely concerned by
the ongoing developments in the Middle East and the escalating situation that
was already addressed in the resolution “The European Greens Stand for a Lasting
End to Violence in Israel and Palestine” adopted at the EGP Congress of December
2023 after October 7th and the subsequent explosion of violence calling for an
immediate and permanent ceasefire.
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. 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 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 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. With the
election of Donald Trump in the United States, united and resolute European
action to build peace is more urgent than ever.
Therefore, the European Green Party, adopts the following points so that
decisive, immediate actions can address the ongoing human rights violations and
support the cessation of hostilities:
The European Green Party calls on all parties to the conflict:
- Implement an immediate and permanent ceasefire and the release of all
Israeli hostages immediately and unconditionally
- work towards a two-state-solution on the basis of the 1967 borders and in
accordance with international law
- Abide by international treaties promoting peace and security, including
the Geneva Convention and the 1951 Refugee Convention
- Negotiate a just solution for Palestinian refugees; right to return, while
respecting the right to self-determination, with appropriate compensation
for those who do not return
- Cooperate with all ICC arrest warrants
- Guarantee full human, civil, and political rights for all, regardless of
religion or ethnicity. This means that Palestine must provide safeguards
for Israelis, Israel must provide safeguards for Palestinians, and both
must provide safeguards for other marginalized groups such as the LGBTQ+
community
- Respect and promote a tolerant environment for the free practice of all
religious denominations, including the physical integrity of and access to
religious buildings and spaces
- Respect the freedom of opinion and expression for parliamentarians,
journalists, artists and all other civilians and make sure that people are
freely able to exercise these rights in a safe and respectful environment
The EGP calls upon the EU, member states and other European states to:
- Recognize the gravity of the ongoing breaches of international law and
take action to prevent further breaches
- Condemn all violations of international law, specifically violence against
civilians, aid workers, medical staff, and a record number of UN staff
- Call for accountability regarding the attacks on UNIFIL peacekeepers in
Lebanon
- Sustain humanitarian aid for Palestine by all means necessary and increase
support for UNRWA to end the increasingly dire famine and health
conditions affecting Palestinian people, especially and urgently after the
Knesset’s vote to ban UNWRA
- Recognize the right of Palestinian and Israeli people to self-
determination, while also reaffirming support for a solution that enables
durable peace grounded in equality and human rights
- Recognize the state of Palestine as a step towards the two-state-solution
and welcome it into the United Nations
- Impose targeted sanctions on Israeli, Hamas, Hezbollah, Iranian, and any
other individuals or entities implicated in war crimes, crimes against
humanity, or human right abuses. Such sanctions can include travel bans,
asset freezes, and restrictions on financial transactions
- Ensure Israel abides by Article 2 of the EU-Israel association agreement,
respecting human rights and democratic principles, and establish a pathway
to terminate the agreement if deemed necessary over concerns for human
rights and democratic principles
- Except for equipment and assistance related to missile defence, call for
comprehensive EU arms embargo on Israel due to the overriding risk that
arms will be used to commit serious human rights violations and crimes
under international law in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon. The EU Common
Position 2008/944/CFSP on arms exports does not allow exports which could
contribute to human rights abuses
- Increase funding for political education about the conflict, antisemitism,
and anti-Muslim racism, and strengthen youth exchange programmes between
Europeans, Israelis, and Palestinians
- Condemn antisemitic and anti-Muslim hate crimes, in public and online
- Condemn the criminalisation and police violence against pro-Palestine
protestors in Europe
Furthermore, we call upon the Israeli government to:
- Facilitate humanitarian aid and supplies into Palestine and ensure
unimpeded access for humanitarian actors
- Reverse its recent ban on the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNWRA) whose
role is crucial and irreplaceable in alleviating human suffering in Gaza
and providing vital services to millions of Palestinian refugees
- End the sea and land blockade on Gaza immediately
- Cease illegal settlements and return land to rightful Palestinian owners
in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions 242, 252, and 446
- Address the increase in settler violence and end the use of excessive
force by the Israeli military in the West Bank, which have led to
killings, injuries, displacement, and increased movement restrictions
- Withdraw its forces to internationally recognized Israeli territory
- Allow Palestinians and Israelis to move freely. Safety controls must not
be used as a means of discrimination
- Immediately release all Palestinians arbitrarily detained, particularly
minors
- Stop using administrative detention and ensure the right to a fair trial
Finally, we call upon the international community to:
- Do everything in its power to de-escalate the conflict and prevent its
further spread and to supportindependent civil society in Israel and
Palestine that work on peacebuilding
- Carry out full and independent investigations into all potential
violations of international law
- Hold those who break international law accountable and support the work of
the International Criminal Court
- Pressure all countries that are directly or indirectly involved, such as
Israel, USA, Iran and Qatar to join the ICC
- Enforce warrants issued by the ICC. This must begin with the end to the
active blocking of ICC jurisdiction by the UK and US Governments. At the
same time, Qatar, which is used as a residence by some Hamas leaders to
escape justice, must cooperate with the Court.
Conclusion
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.
Background
In the light of the latest developments in the Middle East and following-up on the resolution adopted in the EGP online Congress in 2023 and the resolution adopted at the FYEG General Assembly in 2024, the EGP Committee and FYEG propose this text to take as a basis to update the Party’s position on the situation in the Middle East.
The EGP Committee and FYEG consider that based on previous experience, the EGP and its members parties have largely showed a spirit for compromise and understanding, even for sensitive topics such as this one. We hope that the clear balances and nuances found in this proposal can bring us together to continue advocating for peace in the region.
Supporters
- Eestimaa Rohelised
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