European Parliament Urges Humanitarian Pause and Action Against Hamas in Gaza

The European Parliament has passed a non-binding resolution calling for the "elimination" of Hamas and the unconditional release of hostages held in Gaza. The resolution condemns Hamas's terrorist attacks against Israel and expresses support for the State of Israel. It also expresses concern for the humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip and calls for a "humanitarian pause" to allow aid to reach those in need. Israel has responded with an intense bombing campaign, aiming to destroy Hamas's infrastructure and vowing to eliminate the entire terror group. The EU includes Hamas on its terror blacklist, but it has been removed several times in the past.