Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2852(RSP)
Gaza at breaking point: EU action to combat famine, the urgent need to release hostages and move towards a two-state solution
Resolution on a topical subject (RSP): Parliament states its view. It is not binding. · First reading
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
Where it stands
Parliament’s position
Parliament adopted the text on 11 September 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 11 September 2025
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
11 September 2025 · decision 8
Foreign affairs, Resolution
Gaza at breaking point: EU action to combat famine and the urgent need to release hostages and move towards a two-state solution
Adopted 305 for · 151 against · 122 abstained by a clear majority
AI summary:The text condemns Hamas's terrorism, demands the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, and stresses that aid must not be diverted to terrorist groups.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:The resolution softens language on Israel, replacing condemnation with concern and removing references to man-made famine. It expands accountability for war crimes to all parties and removes criticism of EU institutions, instead supporting sanctions on Israeli ministers. The other changes are formal: the decimal separator in the amount is corrected.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 11 Sept 2025
AI summary:Parliament's resolution on Gaza demands an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the release of all hostages, and unimpeded humanitarian aid, while condemning Hamas and Israel's actions.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Sept 2025
Tabled for plenary· 8 Sept 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0381/2025
AI summary:This resolution addresses the situation in Gaza, condemning Hamas's terrorism and calling for the immediate release of all hostages. It supports humanitarian aid via the GHF, rejects any future role for Hamas, and urges that recognition of Palestinian statehood be conditional on hostage release.
Tabled for plenary· 8 Sept 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0369/2025
AI summary:This resolution denounces Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide, condemns its occupation and apartheid, and calls for an immediate ceasefire, humanitarian access, and the release of hostages.
Tabled for plenary· 8 Sept 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0385/2025
AI summary:This resolution addresses the situation in Gaza, calling for the immediate release of all hostages, increased humanitarian aid, and a negotiated two-state solution. It condemns Hamas's actions and rejects allegations of genocide against Israel.
Tabled for plenary· 8 Sept 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0374/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns the obstruction of humanitarian aid to Gaza, which has caused famine, and demands an immediate and permanent ceasefire.
Tabled for plenary· 8 Sept 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0387/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns Hamas's attacks and calls for the immediate release of all hostages. It demands full humanitarian access to Gaza and supports Israel's right to self-defence.
Tabled for plenary· 8 Sept 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0373/2025
AI summary:This resolution calls for an immediate ceasefire, release of hostages, and a two-state solution, condemning Israel's military campaign and Hamas attacks, and urging EU action on aid, sanctions, and accountability.
Tabled for plenary· 8 Sept 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0372/2025
AI summary:Parliament condemns the war in Gaza, calls for a ceasefire, release of hostages, and unhindered humanitarian access, and urges EU action including suspending the EU-Israel Association Agreement and imposing sanctions.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
11 September 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 11 Sept 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0369/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0372/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0373/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0374/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0381/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0385/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0387/2025Adopted text TA10-0199/2025
10 September 2025
55 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
Amendments 1–3Amendments 4–11Amendments 12–19Amendments 20–23Amendments 24–25Amendments 26–35Amendments 36–45Amendments 46–55
9 September 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2025/2852(RSP)