The European Union has welcomed the announcement of an agreement on the permanent decommissioning of weapons from Hamas and other non-state armed groups, the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, and a civilian transition in the territory. In a statement issued on 6 August 2026 on behalf of the bloc, the High Representative called on all parties to approve and implement the agreement without delay, describing it as a crucial step to ensure that Hamas is disarmed and never again poses a threat to Israel's security. The EU also urged the acceleration of all provisions of UN Security Council Resolution 2803, in line with relevant UN resolutions and international law.
The statement, published by the European External Action Service, reaffirms the EU's commitment to the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, which was endorsed by UNSCR 2803. The bloc said it will continue to work on the plan's implementation through the European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point (EU BAM Rafah) and the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS). It also pledged to support the rapid, safe, and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid at scale, as well as the reconstruction and redevelopment of Gaza, in line with international humanitarian law. The EU reiterated its support for the Palestinian Authority, including its reform agenda, so that it can securely take back effective control of Gaza, and stressed that coordination between the Palestinian Authority and transitional governance structures should be assured.
In line with relevant UN Security Council resolutions and the New York Declaration, the EU reiterated its commitment to a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace based on the two-state solution, and expressed readiness to contribute to efforts towards that solution. The statement did not specify a timeline for the agreement's implementation or detail the EU's financial commitments, but it signals the bloc's continued engagement in the region's stabilisation.
The agreement comes amid ongoing international efforts to end the Gaza conflict, with the EU positioning itself as a key actor in the post-conflict phase. The bloc's dual focus on security (through its missions) and humanitarian reconstruction reflects the trade-offs inherent in the transition: while the decommissioning of weapons and Israeli withdrawal address immediate security concerns, the EU's emphasis on Palestinian Authority control and reform aims to build long-term governance capacity. However, the success of these efforts will depend on the cooperation of all parties and the ability of transitional structures to deliver basic services and security to Gaza's population.
the Palestinian Authority, which stands to regain control but faces the challenge of governing a devastated territory; Hamas and other armed groups, whose disarmament is a precondition for the agreement; Israeli forces, whose withdrawal is a key component; and Gaza's civilian population, who are the primary beneficiaries of the promised humanitarian aid and reconstruction. The EU's continued support for EU BAM Rafah and EUPOL COPPS also underscores its role in building institutional capacity, though the effectiveness of these missions will be tested in the new security environment.