Changes from report parliamentary committee draft to plenary report

Added88. Strongly condemns the use of sexual and gender-based violence as a weapon of war in Ukraine, classifying it as a war crime; highlights the growing reports of human trafficking, sexual violence, exploitation, rape, and abuse faced by women and children fleeing Ukraine to Europe; calls on Member States to address the specific needs of women and girls in reception centres, ensuring immediate availability of gender-based violence services; urges the Union and host and transit countries to guarantee access to sexual and reproductive health and rights services; calls on the Union and its Member States to support organisations providing services and shelter to gender-based violence survivors among refugee women and girls;

Added89. Welcomes that the HR/VP convened an extraordinary Foreign Affairs Council on 10 October shortly after the horrific Hamas terror attack on Israel; further takes note that the European Council established a common position on the situation in Israel and Palestine at its extraordinary meeting on 17 October 2023 including an action plan with several work strands; is extremely concerned about reports that Union taxpayers’ money could be used by Hamas, instead of benefitting the Palestinian civilian population; is shocked about UN statements on UNRWA employees being involved in acts of terror; is deeply concerned that the EEAS did not act after multiple warnings by Parliament about Union funds being misused by terrorist organisations such as Hamas; urges the EEAS and Commission to insist on controls and audits of UNRWA conducted by ECA and Union-appointed independent external experts; asks the EEAS to use other trusted partners in Gaza and Palestinian territories for delivering funds and help to Palestinian civilians; asks the EEAS to keep Parliament informed about changes in cooperation between the EEAS and the Palestinian Authority to prevent terrorists operating from the territory under the responsibility of the Palestinian Authority;

Added90. Acknowledges that Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and the situation in Gaza impose a financial burden on Member States, European citizens, and the functioning of Union institutions. Emphasises the importance of reviewing the allocated financial resources for Ukraine and Gaza to ensure transparency and accountability in the utilization of these funds.