"On Monday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made a flying visit to the Egyptian resort town of Shark El-Sheikh to be one of 20 heads of state and government on hand for the signing of the 20-point plan between Israel and Hamas. After posing for a photo op with US President Donald Trump, Merz gave a brief statement to journalists outlining Germany's role in the next steps of the peace process."
"First, Merz shot down speculation that Berlin would send soldiers as part of a possible stabilization mission. He then clarified: "Germany will do its part. And above all, we see it as our humanitarian obligation to do everything we can in the coming days and weeks to ensure that the people who still live [in Gaza] are provided with adequate medical care.""
"Germany has already pledged 29 million ($33.8 million) for immediate humanitarian aid — a small sum, given the vast destruction and famine conditions created in Gaza during a monthslong blockade. To that end, Federal Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan promised on Sunday that Germany would be able to fund a nine-figure sum for reconstruction, much of it coming from development funds for the Palestinian territories that Germany froze after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack."
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz traveled to Shark El-Sheikh to be present at the signing of a 20-point plan between Israel and Hamas and to outline Germany's potential role. Merz rejected sending German soldiers for a stabilization mission and emphasized a humanitarian obligation to ensure adequate medical care for people remaining in Gaza. Germany pledged 29 million euros for immediate humanitarian aid and committed to funding 50 temporary housing units for about 350 people. Federal Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan said Germany could provide a nine-figure sum for reconstruction, drawing on previously frozen development funds for the Palestinian territories. Gaza has experienced massive displacement and heavy civilian casualties.
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