Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-000618/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Lynn Boylan (The Left), Kathleen Funchion (The Left)
Disability inclusion in the occupied Palestinian territories remains a critical issue. Even after the 2025 ceasefire, life-saving humanitarian aid for persons with disabilities continues to be blocked by Israel. Many forcibly displaced people are unable to return home because of the inaccessibility of the route and checkpoints. Their homes have often been destroyed, and tented accommodation lacks basic essentials for safety and security, including accessible water, sanitation and hygiene services. Persons with disabilities face a continued shortage of assistive technology and will be disproportionately impacted by the growing mental health crisis. Children and women and girls with disabilities are at particular risk.
How is the Commission:
- 1.ensuring that humanitarian aid reaches Palestinians with disabilities in the occupied territories, and that disability-specific requirements (such as assistive technology) are being met?
- 2.assisting Palestinians with disabilities to return to their homes, and supporting the inclusive, accessible reconstruction of housing, transport and other public infrastructure?
- 3.engaging with and supporting Palestinian civil society and disability advocacy groups to ensure that their voices and requirements are reflected in EU-funded work?
Submitted: 11.2.2025