European Parliament Urges Member States To Recognise State Of Palestine

(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency)

Amman, September 11 (Petra) – The European Parliament on Thursday adopted a non-binding resolution urging EU member states to consider recognising the State of Palestine as part of efforts to achieve a two-state solution.
The resolution, titled "Gaza on the Brink: EU Action to Combat Famine, the Urgent Need to Free Hostages and Move Towards a Two-State Solution," was introduced by the Social Democrats, Greens and Renew Europe political groups.
It passed with 305 votes in favour, 151 against and 122 abstentions, according to the Italian news agency AKI.
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) voiced deep concern over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, describing the situation as "catastrophic" and called on the EU to take immediate and effective action.
The resolution strongly condemned the Israeli government's ongoing blockade of humanitarian aid into Gaza, which MEPs said has resulted in famine conditions in the northern part of the enclave.
It urged the opening of all relevant border crossings to allow the free flow of humanitarian assistance.
The Parliament called for the urgent reinstatement and funding of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), under strict oversight mechanisms, expressing dissatisfaction with the current aid distribution system.
While the resolution is not legally binding, it reflects growing pressure within European institutions to take concrete steps toward resolving the conflict and addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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