German government has once again urged Israel to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, citing a sharp rise in civilian deaths.
Deputy government spokeswoman Christiane Hoffmann expressed Berlin’s deep concern.
The number of civilian casualties is simply too high. This cannot be allowed to continue.
Deputy government spokeswoman Christiane Hoffmann
She emphasized the urgent need for both increased aid deliveries and a restored ceasefire.
Despite an earlier ceasefire agreement that required Israel to allow:
Gazan authorities warn that the ongoing blockade is pushing the region into an "unprecedented humanitarian disaster." These supplies are critical, as many residents have been left impoverished due to the ongoing conflict.
The renewed hostilities have only worsened conditions for civilians already struggling with limited resources and medical aid.
Since October 2023, the Israeli offensive has resulted in:
In response to alleged war crimes, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants last November for: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Additionally, Israel is facing a genocide case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Germany continues to pressure Israel to, restore the ceasefire, allow humanitarian aid into Gaza.
However, Israel has yet to signal any policy changes, leaving the humanitarian situation in Gaza dire. The coming weeks will likely see further diplomatic efforts to ease restrictions, but the outlook remains uncertain.