Inadequate humanitarian assistance for Gaza remains a concern
The German government has voiced its concern over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, following a briefing by Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) to the Federal Security Cabinet.
During the phone call, the current humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip was discussed in detail. Minister Wadephul shared updates on the situation and potential solutions, having recently returned from a trip to Israel and the West Bank.
Since August 2025, over 9,000 trucks carrying more than 182,000 tons of humanitarian aid have reached the Gaza Strip. This aid, coordinated by Israel's COGAT and involving international organisations from Jordan, UAE, Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Singapore, and Indonesia, includes food, medical supplies, and hygiene products.
However, many non-governmental organisations (NGOs) report that their shipments, worth millions of dollars, are blocked by Israeli restrictions and registration systems. This has prevented critical supplies from reaching Gaza. It's important to note that there are no credible reports that Hamas or other criminal organisations are systematically blocking these humanitarian goods. Instead, the main impediment appears to be Israeli administrative and security controls, including refusal of NGO approvals and border restrictions.
The federal government has emphasised the importance of transparency and accountability in the distribution of aid goods in the Gaza Strip. Israel is expected to ensure a "comprehensive supply" of aid to the region with the support of the United Nations and other humanitarian organisations.
Despite initial progress in humanitarian aid efforts, the German government considers the current progress insufficient to alleviate the ongoing crisis. The government spokesman, Stefan Kornelius, stated that the current progress is "initial, slight progress" but "far from sufficient to alleviate the crisis."
The German government has not indicated any changes in its stance towards the Israeli government regarding the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. As the crisis continues, the focus remains on finding effective solutions to ensure the delivery of much-needed aid to the people of Gaza.
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