Germany and Austria Suspend Palestinian Aid Amidst European Debate 🇩🇪🇦🇹🇪🇺




🇩🇪 Germany and Austria announced they're suspending aid to Palestinians. Italy, however, said they won't discuss suspending aid.

🌍 Europe is a major source of aid to the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories, where around 2.1 million people need help, including 1 million children.

🇪🇺 EU allocated 296 million euros in aid for Palestinians in 2022. They didn't distinguish between Gaza (ruled by Hamas) and the West Bank (led by President Mahmoud Abbas).

🇩🇪 Germany halted payments for aid projects, showing solidarity with Israel due to historic responsibility for the Holocaust.

🇦🇹 Austria suspended about 19 million euros for some projects, known for its pro-Israel stance.

🌿 Some politicians believe Hamas, not all Palestinians, are responsible for recent events.

🌟 Green-run foreign ministry will continue to distribute 73 million euros for Palestinians, separate from development funds.



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