Recently, three activists called Daoud al-Ghoul, Majd Darwish and Saleh Dirbas were deported by Israeli forces for a period of five months. Daoud al-Ghoud is a recognised member of the ECCP, recently attended a conference at the European Parliament and works for an NGO that receives funding from European governments.

As many human rights NGOs and courts have pointed out, the practice of deportations from occupied territories is prohibited (Article 49 of the Fourth Geneva Convention).

According to the High Representative’s reply to Question E-007293/2014, the European Union upholds the need for Israel to respect human rights and international law. Will the High Representative issue a statement condemning these practices?

Given the existence of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, which includes respect for human rights as one of its clauses, does the High Representative intend to review it and, if appropriate, impose sanctions on Israel?