EU official condemns Israel’s ‘repeated violations’ of ‘ceasefire’
The European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness, and Crisis Management condemned Israel’s repeated violations of the ceasefire agreement and its ongoing attacks in the Gaza Strip.
“We condemn the repeated violations of the ceasefire in Gaza, where hundreds of Palestinians were killed and injured by Israeli strikes over the weekend,” Hadja Lahbib wrote on X.
“International humanitarian law must be upheld. Civilians must be protected everywhere, at all times,” she added.
We condemn the repeated violations of the ceasefire in Gaza, where hundreds of Palestinians were killed and injured by Israeli strikes over the weekend.
International humanitarian law must be upheld. Civilians must be protected every where, at all times.
— Hadja Lahbib (@hadjalahbib) February 1, 2026
EU officials oppose Trump’s ‘peace board’; demand urgent action on the ground
Peace must be brought to Israel-Palestine in accordance “with longstanding UN principles, resolutions and international law”, more than 400 European Union ministers, ambassadors, and other senior officials say.
“The immediate focus of the EU and the international community should be on reversing the current harsh realities on the ground in Gaza, as well as in East Jerusalem and the West Bank where the security situation continues to deteriorate,” a statement sent to Al Jazeera said.
The group raised concerns about the potential inadequacies of Trump’s Board of Peace, a committee of people handpicked by the US leader to oversee the next phase of his administration’s 20-point plan for Gaza’s governance and reconstruction.
The EU officials decried Israel’s continued killing of civilians despite the “ceasefire”, severe restrictions on aid into Gaza, the outlawing of international NGOs, ongoing settlement-building in the occupied West Bank, the fate of Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons, its ban on international media, among other issues.
The officials urged EU member states to desist membership from the peace board, noting it includes a person indicted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu – and instead to launch a “critical, time limited, dialogue with Israel”.
‘Red line’: Global NGOs working in Gaza defy Israel’s threats after MSF ban
As Israel cracks down on international aid groups supporting Palestinians after decimating Gaza’s healthcare system, eight NGOs say they will defy an order to provide information about their colleagues working in occupied Palestine.
“It’s an absolute red line,” a Premiere Urgence Internationale spokesperson told Al Jazeera. Sending lists about employees to Israel “would potentially endanger the lives of our staff”.
Medecins du Monde said: “Humanitarian access is not optional, conditional, or political. Israel is unconditionally obliged to facilitate relief schemes under international humanitarian law.”
Since Israel’s genocidal war against Palestinians in Gaza began in October 2023, its military has killed more than 550 aid workers, including 15 Doctors Without Borders (MSF) staff.
