The newspaper 'POLITICO' revealed this Tuesday that the European Union plans to call for an “immediate humanitarian moratorium, leading to a sustainable humanitarian moratorium” in Gaza at the next European Council summit.
The current text of the decisions, dated the 11th, reiterates the Council of Europe's condemnation of Hamas for its “brutal and indiscriminate terrorist attacks”, recognizing Israel's right to “immediately release all hostages” under international law. without any precondition.”
European leaders will express their concern about the “catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza” and the “imminent risk of famine”, adding that “full, rapid, safe and unimpeded humanitarian access is essential”. They will insist that Tel Aviv “avoid ground action in Rafah.”
The text pointed out that “immediate measures must be taken to prevent further displacement of the population and to provide safe shelter to the population”, calling for “containment in the West Bank and East Jerusalem”.
“The people of Gaza need an immediate humanitarian pause that leads to a sustainable ceasefire,” Ursula van der Leyen told MEPs this Tuesday. “They need it now.”