European Union, Germany, and Austria have all suspended aid to Palestinians with immediate effect following the ongoing war between Israel and Palestine (Hamas).
The European Union, Germany, and Austria have all suspended aid to Palestinians with immediate effect, following the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. The decision comes after a series of deadly attacks by Hamas militants on Israeli civilians, and Israeli airstrikes on Gaza.
The European Union is the largest donor of aid to the Palestinians, providing over €1 billion annually. Germany is the second largest donor, providing over €200 million annually. Austria is a smaller donor, but still provides around €10 million annually.
The suspension of aid is a major blow to the Palestinian people, who are already struggling to cope with the economic effects of the pandemic and the ongoing conflict with Israel. The aid is used to fund a variety of programs, including healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
The decision to suspend aid was met with mixed reactions. Some praised the decision as a necessary step to put pressure on Hamas to stop its attacks on Israeli civilians. Others criticized the decision, saying that it would only hurt the Palestinian people.
The Palestinian Authority condemned the decision, saying that it was “collective punishment” of the Palestinian people. The Hamas movement also condemned the decision, saying that it was an attempt to “starve the Palestinian people into submission.”
The suspension of aid is likely to have a significant impact on the Palestinian people. It is unclear how long the suspension will last, but it is clear that it will have a negative impact on the Palestinian economy and society.
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In addition to the suspension of aid, the European Union, Germany, and Austria have also called for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. They have also urged both sides to show restraint and to avoid further violence.
The situation in the Middle East is very complex and there is no easy solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The suspension of aid to the Palestinians is a difficult decision, but it is one that was made in an attempt to put pressure on Hamas to stop its attacks on Israeli civilians.
In a related development, Israel destroyed the National Islamic Bank of Gaza in airstrikes. A US B-52 bomber has landed in Israel for a special operation tonight.