Germany Pledges 19 Million Euros Aid to Gaza Amid Criticism of Israeli Policies

Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock announced 19 million euros in aid for Gaza, while criticizing elements within the Israeli government for actions that undermine Israel's long-term security. Baerbock emphasized the increasing violence from settlers in the West Bank during her visit to Jerusalem aimed at preventing a broader regional conflict.

Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Tuesday announced 19 million euros ($20.3 million) in more aid to Gaza and criticised parts of the Israeli government for actions that she said undermined the country's long-term security. Baerbock was in Jerusalem as part of efforts to prevent war between Israel and Hamas from escalating into a regional conflict.

"Increasing settler violence is spreading fear and terror in the West Bank and digging ever deeper trenches of hatred," she said. "Parts of the Israeli government coalition are stirring up trouble and endangering long-term Israeli security interests with their aggressive settler policy," she added. ($1 = 0.9327 euros)

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