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Berlin urges immediate action as crisis deepens amid ongoing blockade and conflict
News Report:
Germany has raised serious concerns over the limited flow of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, calling the current level of assistance “very insufficient” to meet the needs of the civilian population caught in the conflict.
Speaking at a press briefing in Berlin, a spokesperson for the German Foreign Office emphasized that the scale of humanitarian access to Gaza remains drastically inadequate. “People in Gaza are suffering, and the humanitarian situation is worsening by the day. The aid that’s making it through is far from enough,” the spokesperson said.
Germany called on all parties involved to allow for unimpeded delivery of essential supplies such as food, medicine, water, and fuel. The statement comes amid continued military operations and tightened border restrictions, which have severely limited the ability of international aid agencies to operate effectively.
Over the past weeks, multiple international organizations, including the United Nations, have echoed similar concerns, warning that Gaza’s population is facing acute shortages of basic necessities. Hospitals are overwhelmed, power is scarce, and clean drinking water is becoming harder to find.
Berlin reaffirmed its commitment to supporting humanitarian efforts, including funding for UN agencies and NGOs working on the ground. However, officials warned that no amount of financial assistance will be effective unless aid convoys are given full access and protection.
Germany also reiterated its position that civilians must be protected and that international humanitarian law must be upheld by all sides involved in the conflict.
As the situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, calls are growing louder across Europe and beyond for a humanitarian ceasefire and immediate coordination to scale up aid delivery before conditions reach catastrophic levels.