Following Hamas’ violent and indiscriminate attacks across Israel on 7 October 2023, the European Union has unequivocally condemned them, in the strongest possible terms. It has expressed its solidarity with Israel and emphasised its right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law.
It has equally reiterated the importance of ensuring the protection of all civilians at all times in line with international humanitarian law. In the aftermath of these attacks, the humanitarian situation of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip has sharply deteriorated due to the continued intensification of hostilities and the consequent Israeli military operation, along with the blockade of Gaza.The EU has also been engaged in diplomatic efforts in the region and internationally to contribute to finding a way out of the cycle of violence. The EU is fully committed to a Two-State Solution, with Israel and a Palestinian State living side by side in peace and security.

Israel is part of the European Neighbourhood Policy and, due to its advanced level of economic development, receives funds from the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI) that are predominantly used for the implementation of institutional twinning projects.

The European Union is the biggest provider of external assistance to the Palestinians. In line with the goal of a negotiated two-state solution, EU efforts aim at promoting greater Palestinian control, autonomy, and capacity to exercise responsibility to prepare for future statehood. The EU is also supporting efforts to strengthen the Palestinian Authority’s transparency and accountability, with a view to reinforce its role and credibility.

The Delegation's role: to represent the European Union in Israel and present the EU's positions and interests to the Government of Israel with the overall goal of advancing relations between the EU and Israel.

EU trade relations with Israel. Facts, figures and latest developments.

EU trade relations with Palestine. Facts, figures and latest developments.

The European Union (EU) has a long-standing commitment to the vision of an independent and sovereign state of Palestine, living side by side with Israel in peace and security. The EU and the Palestinian Authority (PA) enjoy a strong partnership guided by the principles of mutual accountability, transparency and deep democracy that are essential to the establishment of a future democratic Palestinian state.

As an integral part of the European Union, the European Union Technical Assistance (or Representative Office) Office for the West Bank and Gaza Strip plays its role in the diplomatic community along with Member States represented locally.

The United Nations itself is one part of the UN System. Cooperation between the UN and the other entities of the UN system is essential in order to achieve the purposes of the Organization laid out in the UN Charter.

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) coordinate emergency response to save lives and protect people in humanitarian crises.

The International Crisis Group is an independent organisation working to prevent wars and shape policies that will build a more peaceful world.