Germany Pledges €30M for Gaza Reconstruction as Cairo Conference Looms
Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has expressed relief over the recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. However, he acknowledges that the truce alone hasn't achieved much yet. Germany is set to lead humanitarian efforts and reconstruction in the Gaza Strip, pledging €30 million in aid. A reconstruction conference in Cairo is planned for the next three weeks.
The conference in Cairo will bring together representatives from around 20 significant states and international organisations. Germany and Egypt will extend invitations, with specific participants yet to be revealed. Wadephul has ruled out sending German soldiers to Gaza, citing the need for a UN Security Council mandate for peacekeeping forces. Other European nations also show restraint in deploying troops.
Germany will take the helm in rebuilding hospitals and ensuring medical care in the Gaza Strip. Wadephul finds it challenging for Germany to join a potential peacekeeping force, but considers countries like Indonesia, Pakistan, or Azerbaijan for this role.
Germany's commitment to humanitarian aid and reconstruction in the Gaza Strip is clear, with €30 million pledged. The Cairo conference aims to gather international support for rebuilding efforts. While Germany rules out sending troops, it explores possibilities with other countries for a peacekeeping force, pending UN approval.
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