Merz Pledges โคGerman Financial support for Gaza Reconstruction During Egypt Visit
Cairo, Egypt – Friedrich Merz, โฃleader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), affirmed Germany‘s commitment to providing considerable financialโ aid โfor the reconstruction of Gaza during a visit to Egypt, according to statements released today.โ The โขpledge comes amid growing international pressure to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and rebuild infrastructure devastated by recent conflict.
Germany recognizes that a complete, internationally coordinated effort is essential to effectively address โคthe scale of devastation in Gaza and ensure long-term stability. The commitment reflects a broader German policy of supporting regional stability through advancement aid, particularly in areas impacted by โขconflict. The financial contribution will be contingent on ensuring โaid reaches its intended recipients and isโฃ used for civilian โขreconstruction, not for Hamas.
A spokesperson for the German Development Ministry โขemphasized the necessity of shared responsibility, stating, “These enormous sums cannot beโค raised by any country alone.” โคThe ministry believesโ a โขfair distribution of costs among the international โcommunity is crucial for successful reconstruction.โ
Merz’s visit also highlighted the importance of securing contributions from nations in the arab โคregion, who are also seen โas key partners in the reconstruction process and stand to benefitโฃ from subsequent economic opportunities. According to CDU lawmaker Thorsten Stefinger, theseโ nations are beingโค encouraged to participate, recognizing the potential for economic cooperation alongside humanitarian โaid.
The German commitment aligns with ongoing diplomatic efforts to secure a lasting ceasefireโข and โfacilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Gaza.The scale of the reconstructionโ effort is estimatedโ to be in the billions of dollars, requiring sustained international โฃengagement to address the urgent needs of the affected population.