European Parliament: Human rights: breaches in Gaza

MEPs urge Israel and Palestine to use non-violent means and respect human rights, in order to prevent further deaths and achieve a peaceful two-state solution. They appeal for an “immediate and unconditional end to the blockade and closure of the Gaza Strip”, to facilitate efforts to remedy the humanitarian crisis there.

They condemn Hamas for instigating violence and for its terrorist activities on the Israel-Gaza border and call on all parties involved to respect the human rights of detainees and prisoners.

The European Parliament appeals to all protesters in Gaza to refrain from using rhetoric that instigates violence, and to prevent the unnecessary loss of lives. It also urges Israel to address its territorial concerns with proportionate measures.

The resolution was passed by 524 votes to 30, with 92 abstentions.