Nearly 1,650 EU Staff Urge Stronger Humanitarian Action on Gaza Famine

European leaders and institutions are facing mounting pressure to take urgent action over the humanitarian crisis and famine in Gaza. Irish President Michael D Higgins has called on the EU to respond immediately, warning that inaction risks undermining international law and the two-state solution. Nearly 1,650 staff members from European institutions, including many from the European Commission’s humanitarian aid departments, have signed an open letter urging the EU to pressure Israel to open Gaza’s borders for humanitarian aid, highlighting that silence would imply complicity. The Greens/EFA group in the European Parliament condemned the EU's continued inaction, accusing Israel of committing genocide and demanding suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement and targeted sanctions. Additionally, the European Trade Union Confederation has called for immediate sanctions and the suspension of trade agreements with Israel, insisting the EU must ensure unimpeded humanitarian access and a lasting ceasefire. These diverse voices within the EU emphasize that urgent, decisive measures are necessary to uphold international law, prevent further bloodshed, and address the catastrophic situation in Gaza.