Germany Collaborates with Jordan on Aid Airlift for Gaza
(MENAFN) Germany announced on Monday its immediate plan to collaborate with Jordan in launching an airlift aimed at delivering urgently needed humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz revealed the decision following a two-hour session with the Security Cabinet in Berlin. He explained that Defense Minister Boris Pistorius will work closely with France and Britain, both of which have expressed willingness to support the airlift of food and essential supplies.
Merz acknowledged the limited scale of assistance, stating, "We know that this can only be a very small help for the people in Gaza. But at least it is a contribution we are happy to make."
In addition to the airlift, the German government is contemplating increasing diplomatic pressure on Israel to address the worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza. Merz emphasized the government “reserves the right” to implement measures aimed at improving what he described as “the catastrophic situation” in the enclave.
While the Security Cabinet has yet to finalize any actions, Merz confirmed that various options have been considered. "We reserve the right, however, to take such steps," he said firmly.
Before any moves are made, Merz will await the outcome of an upcoming visit to the region on Thursday by Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, who might be accompanied by his British and French counterparts.
Although Merz did not specify which measures might be proposed, he indicated that any formal suggestion would be directed to the European Commission. Discussions include the potential suspension of arms shipments and a freeze on the EU Association Agreement with Israel.
Notably, decisions on arms exports rest exclusively with the Federal Security Council, a confidential body that parallels the Security Cabinet in composition.
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