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Germany 'can foresee suffering' but will suspend aid to Palestinians, pending review
12 October 2023 08:29 BST
Germany’s Chancellor said that the country will suspend all aid to the occupied Palestinian territories, pending review.
The chancellor said that a review will be carried out to ensure it best serves regional peace and Israel’s security.
“Until that review is complete we will not make available any new development cooperation resources,” German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told legislators.
“Sadly, we can foresee the suffering of the civilian population in the Gaza strip likely growing further - but that too is the fault of Hamas and its attack on Israel.”