While the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation has suspended funding for development projects in Palestine, the German Foreign Ministry will continue to provide humanitarian support to the region. This was reported by RIA News.
According to German Development Minister Senja Schulze, the ministry will suspend funding for Palestinian projects during the review. The Minister emphasized that in this context, Berlin will discuss with the Israeli side the issue of organizing peace in the region and combining Israel’s security with projects for the development of Palestine.
Schulze emphasized that the ministry has approved approximately 125 million euros for 2023 and 2024 to finance projects related to water supply, education for the local population and job creation.
Oliver Varhelli, formerly European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighborhood Affairs statedHe said the EU had suspended all payments to Palestinians and was reviewing joint projects due to the escalation of conflict with Israel.
7 October Hamas forces launched Several thousand rockets were launched into Israel and the launch of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood was announced. Against this background, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said on October 7 entry state of emergency in the country.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announcedthat the country is at war. The IDF’s operation against Hamas was called “Iron Swords”.
Former Israeli Defense Minister Galant announced Declaring a state of emergency throughout the country.