Germany Accuses Israel of Not Doing Enough to Improve Humanitarian Situation in Gaza
Israel is not doing enough to improve the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, German government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius said on Saturday.
“The federal government has noted the first, minor successes in providing humanitarian assistance to the population of the Gaza Strip, but they are far from sufficient to mitigate the emergency situation,” Kornelius said in a statement.
The statement was issued after Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul briefed the national security council about his recent trip to the Middle East.
Israel should ensure broader access of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, including with the support of the United Nations and humanitarian organizations, the statement read. Kornelius expressed concern about reports that claimed Palestinian movement Hamas was withholding large amounts of humanitarian aid.
On July 26, Israel allowed foreign countries to resume airlifting aid to Gaza. Over 100 pallets of food and medicine have been delivered by air. Trucks with humanitarian aid from Egypt also headed to Gaza.