Germany Urges Israel to Remove Bureaucratic Hurdles for Gaza Aid German Foreign Minister Johan Wedeful appealed to Israel on Tuesday to eliminate excessive bureaucratic obstacles that hinder humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip and to continue paying the Palestinian Authority for salary accruals. Speaking during a joint press conference with his Israeli counterpart in Tel Aviv, Wedeful emphasized that both nations discussed recent regional developments, including the U.S.-Iran talks, the Israel-Lebanon conflict, and the situation in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. Wedeful reiterated Germany’s strong support for Israel’s security while acknowledging shared concerns over the conflict. He stressed the need for the full implementation of the Gaza peace plan and the immediate delivery of adequate humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians. “Bureaucratic delays for small items like spare parts or disposable goods prevent aid organizations from providing assistance,” Wedeful stated, citing a report by Anadolu. He argued that such minor bureaucratic barriers should not obstruct the delivery of aid to 2 million people in need. The German minister reiterated Berlin’s stance that there is no military solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict and reaffirmed the call for diplomatic efforts to achieve a two-state resolution. He urged Israel to lift restrictions caused by taxes and customs duties that hinder the Palestinian Authority, emphasizing the need for a political and economic future for Palestinians in the West Bank. Wedeful warned that the expansion of Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories undermines the peace process, calling it a threat to stability. He highlighted that Germany legally rejects the annexation of parts of the West Bank, which he described as internationally unacceptable.#israel #germany #gaza_strip #johan_wedeful #palestinian_authority
