Question for written answerE-006708-15to the Commission (Vice-President/High Representative)Rule 130Alyn Smith(Verts/ALE)(28 April 2015)Subject: VP/HR — Northern Gaza's EU-funded sewage project destroyed during latest Israel-Gaza war

In her reply to my Written Question E-008053/2014

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, the VP/HR indicated that during the 2014 war in Gaza, financial loss amounting to USD 123 000 was sustained by the Northern Gaza Emergency Sewage Treatment (NGEST) project, which was partially funded by the EU and European taxpayers. NGEST is, in its nature and purpose, manifestly a civilian object protected by international humanitarian law.

1.Can the VP/HR clarify the nature and cause of this financial loss, as well as its assessment of the possibility that this loss resulted from an act contrary to international law?

2.If not, what action is being taken, or is planned, to further investigate these issues?

3.If it does appear that the loss resulted from an act contrary to international law, will the VP/HR undertake or support action to hold the responsible party accountable?