EU Council Chief Urges UN Security Council Reform, Laments Gaza 'Impasse'

European Council President António Costa has called for reform of the United Nations Security Council and expressed regret over what he described as an "impasse" in efforts to resolve the crisis in Gaza and the broader Palestinian territories, according to a report from Anadolu Agency.

Costa said the ongoing situation in Gaza continues to "prolong suffering" for millions of people, underscoring the scale of humanitarian need in the territory amid the continuing conflict. He reaffirmed the European Union's long-standing position that a two-state solution remains the only viable path to lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

Calls for Security Council reform

Costa's call for UN Security Council reform adds to a chorus of world leaders and officials who have questioned whether the council, whose five permanent members hold veto power, is capable of responding effectively to crises such as the war in Gaza. Critics argue that the veto system has repeatedly prevented the council from taking decisive action on the conflict.

The remarks reflect continued European frustration over the international community's inability to reach a breakthrough on Gaza, even as humanitarian conditions in the territory remain a subject of global concern. The EU has previously called for expanded humanitarian access and a durable ceasefire, alongside renewed diplomatic efforts toward a two-state framework.

Further details on specific reform proposals raised by Costa, or on any concrete initiatives expected to follow his remarks, were not specified in the available reporting.