Germany Increases Humanitarian Aid for Gaza Strip Amidst Ongoing Crisis
Germany offers additional assistance to combat hunger in Gaza Strip
In response to the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, Germany has been providing significant aid to the Palestinian territories since the start of the conflict in October 2023. The total amount of aid exceeds 330 million euros, with the latest top-up amounting to nearly 31 million euros in May.
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) announced the expanded aid during his visit to Israel. The aid will support bakeries and soup kitchens in Gaza, providing bread and warm meals for the long term. More than 95% of this aid is directed towards the population in the Gaza Strip.
Germany is also financing a field hospital of the Maltese Order in Gaza City to provide urgent basic healthcare. The German Foreign Minister has urged the Israeli government to cooperate closely with the United Nations for the provision of humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip.
Wadephul acknowledged the potential risk of aid being diverted by the terrorist group Hamas, but emphasized that the current humanitarian crisis in Gaza does not justify building further obstacles. He stated that UN employees have demonstrated their ability to supply all people in Gaza effectively and safely.
In addition, Germany is increasing its aid for the hungry population in the Gaza Strip, providing an additional five million euros to the UN World Food Programme WFP. The German Federal Government is also reportedly airlifting humanitarian aid to Gaza in cooperation with Jordan, with two German aircraft en route to Jordan to assist aid missions as of late July 2025.
However, it is important to note that the precise total amount of aid provided to the Gaza Strip since October 2023 has not been disclosed.
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[References] 1. Bundesministerium für Auswärtige Angelegenheiten 2. Deutsche Welle 3. Der Spiegel 4. Deutsche Presse-Agentur 5. Deutsche Welle
In the context of Germany's aid for the Gaza Strip, the Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, has also announced increased support for the UN World Food Programme (WFP), allocating an additional five million euros to address hunger in the region. Amidst the ongoing crisis, Germany is also engaged in political and humanitarian discussions, urging cooperation with the United Nations and addressing concerns about potential aid diversion by terrorist groups. Beyond war-and-conflicts and general-news, this situation also raises questions about crime-and-justice, as the risk of aid misuse is a complex issue that intertwines with politics and international relations.
