Multiparty Coalition Urges EU Action for Sustained Ceasefire in Gaza Ahead of European Parliament Vote

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Position: RESEARCH TEAM
on Thu, 01/18/2024 - 11:12

Brussels, 18 January 2024 — A coalition of political figures, led by BIC's President and EU's Former Representative for the Middle East Peace Process, Ambassador Marc Otte, and Members of the European Parliament Mounir SATOURI, Tineke STRIK, Barry ANDREWS, and Matjaž NEMEC, has issued a compelling Op-Ed calling for a sustained ceasefire in Gaza and the West Bank.

A Ceasefire in Gaza and the Day After

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Position: RESEARCH TEAM on Wed, 01/17/2024 - 20:14

An OP ED by Ambassador Marc Otte, BIC President, and EU’s Former Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process.

Almost two months after the glimmer of hope cast by the November 24th truce in Gaza, a tentative first step to quell hostilities, has been swiftly extinguished. In a distressing turn, the ceasefire proved unsustainable, lasting a mere week.

Food Security Challenges in the Middle East: Insights from the UN's Roadmap

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Position: Senior Advisor on Conflict and EU Foreign Affairs on Sun, 12/10/2023 - 11:13

On this day at COP28 in Dubai, where a special focus on food security is underscored, the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) seizes the moment by launching its Global Roadmap for Agriculture. Against this backdrop, the Middle East confronts a complex array of challenges that significantly impact food security, highlighting the relevance of the UN's roadmap for global food and farming to the regio

Open Letter for Ceasefire in Gaza

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on Mon, 11/20/2023 - 16:52
The Brussels International Center, under the leadership of Ambassador Otte, former EU Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process, is spearheading a campaign calling for an immediate and lasting ceasefire across Gaza, the West Bank, and Israel.
We invite interested organisations to add their voice to the following letter, encouraging

BIC Launches Campaign for Ceasefire in Gaza with Support from Members of the European Parliament

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on Fri, 11/17/2023 - 09:26

BRUSSELS, [17/11/2023] – The Brussels International Center (BIC), under the leadership of  Amb. Marc Otte, BIC President and Former EU Representative for the Middle East Peace Process, is launching a campaign for a ceasefire in Gaza, in collaboration with Members of the European Parliament. This initiative comes at a crucial time, marked by an unprecedented number of civilian casualties and widespread infrastructure destruction in the Gaza strip. 

Reaction - Isarel-Hamas Conflict and the EU

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on Fri, 10/20/2023 - 15:39

On the evening of October 17, a tragic incident unfolded when a catastrophic explosion rocked a hospital in Gaza City, resulting in the loss of lives, with the majority being civilians. Gaza's health ministry swiftly attributed this calamity to an Israeli airstrike, while Israeli authorities contended that the explosion might have been caused by inadvertent rocket fire from Palestinian militant groups.

Hamas-Israel Conflict: Renewed Strain in the Middle East

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The ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel has triggered a renewed wave of tensions in the Middle East, characterized by a series of military exchanges that have far-reaching implications. Over the weekend, Hamas fighters, based in the besieged Gaza Strip, launched an unprecedented and forceful attack on Israel.