In a significant boost to humanitarian efforts, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock announced on Thursday that Germany will increase its humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza by €50 million ($55 million).
This additional funding will bring Germany’s total aid to Gaza to over €360 million since last year.
The announcement was made during a meeting between Baerbock and her Jordanian counterpart, Ayman Safadi, in the Jordanian capital, Amman.
The primary focus of this aid is to combat hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition among Gaza’s residents, as well as to provide essential healthcare services.
In addition to the increased support for Gaza, Germany will also enhance its humanitarian assistance for Syrian refugees in Jordan by €12.7 million. This will raise the total amount of German aid to Jordan for 2024 to €63 million.
According to the German Foreign Ministry, two convoys of 120 trucks travel weekly from Jordan to Gaza through border crossings in northern Gaza. Germany plans to contribute an additional €5 million to support these convoys.
This expansion of aid reflects Germany’s ongoing commitment to addressing critical humanitarian needs in the region and supporting stability and recovery efforts.
The Pentagon has officially stated it will not deploy U.S. troops in either the Gaza Strip or the West Bank.
This announcement comes amidst the continuation of intense military operations by Israeli forces, which include hundreds of airstrikes and artillery bombardments across Gaza, escalating the conflict to severe levels.
Israeli forces have been accused of committing widespread atrocities, including bloody massacres against civilians and carrying out horrific crimes in areas of incursion, resulting in a dire humanitarian situation exacerbated by the blockade and the displacement of over 90% of the population.
The ongoing Israeli offensive has led to the complete destruction of residential blocks in Gaza, implementing a policy of total destruction.
