Merz says Germany to give 29 million euros in Gaza humanitarian aid

AL-Monitor
Oct 10, 2025
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz gives a statement following a meeting of top carmakers at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, October 9, 2025. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz gives a statement following a meeting of top carmakers at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, October 9, 2025. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner — Lisi Niesner

FRANKFURT (Reuters) -German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday that Germany would provide 29 million euros ($34 million) in immediate humanitarian aid for Gaza, following Israel's ratification of a ceasefire with Palestinian militant group Hamas.

"We are providing 29 million euros for humanitarian aid. Together with Egypt, we will invite to a reconstruction conference for Gaza," Merz said on X, adding Germany would assume responsibility in the peace process proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

($1 = 0.8645 euros)

(Reporting by Ludwig Burger, editing by Thomas Seythal)