Bucharest – Romania has been a steadfast advocate for a ceasefire, humanitarian assistance, and the release of Israeli hostages from Gaza.
“In light of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Romania has strongly endorsed the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, in her efforts to enhance humanitarian access on behalf of the EU. The European External Action Service (EEAS) has secured an agreement with Israeli authorities and established a direct communication line, yet it requires more robust oversight on the ground. Romania reiterated this necessity at the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, asserting that an agreement is only deemed successful when sufficient humanitarian aid is present,” stated the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Ministry emphasized that Romania has consistently addressed the challenges regarding the provision of humanitarian aid and essential supplies for civilians in Gaza. In its discussions with Israeli officials, Romania highlighted the critical need for a ceasefire, which would facilitate the return of Israeli hostages and pave the way for a sustainable resolution to the conflict and the restoration of normalcy in the region, specifically through a two-state solution.
The European Union has reached an agreement with Israel to increase humanitarian aid to the region, as announced on July 10 by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas. While there are promising developments, “Israel must undertake more definitive actions to enhance the humanitarian conditions on the ground.” “The European Union will closely monitor Israel’s adherence to this collective understanding and commitments, with updates on compliance provided every two weeks,” Kallas remarked at the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) on July 15.
“Following the European Council’s request, I presented to the ministers a range of potential measures concerning the review conducted in June regarding Israel’s compliance with Article 2 (relating to the respect for human rights and democratic principles) of the EU-Israel Association Agreement; discussions were held on this matter, and decisions must be made by the member states. We will keep these options available and are ready to take action if Israel fails to fulfill its obligations. Our aim is not to penalize Israel, but to genuinely improve the situation in Gaza,” Kallas noted. (22.7.2025)
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