🇩🇪 Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on the situation in Gaza (18 March):

„The resumption of Israeli strikes in Gaza marks a dramatic step backward for the people of Gaza, the hostages … and the entire region. We’re appalled by the civilian casualties and urgently call for a return to the ceasefire!“ Full joint 🇩🇪🇫🇷🇬🇧 statement here 👇

Seriously disturbed by the reported settler attack on, injury and arrest of Oscar-winning 🇵🇸 director Hamdan Belal. As occupation power, 🇮🇱has a legal obligation to protect civilians from violence! Investigation and accountability needed!

.GermanForeignOffice: worried about the recent unjustified detention of Frankfurter Allgemeine correspondent Christian Meier. Extremist settlers had harrassed him and his group. To be released he was made to sign not to return to the West Bank for 2 weeks. It is not journalists who disturb the peace

Eid Mubarak, in challenging times best wishes for some days of peace & rest🌙

Devastated to learn about the violent death of 15 First responders in #Gaza. Fulfilling their mission of helping others in need, they must not be a target! Proper investigation and accountability of those responsible urgently needed!

Necessary clarification following misleading reports: pleased to having supported the repatriation of 19 German nationals and close family members from #Gaza to Germany. Grateful to all those who made this complex consular operation possible.

Humanitarian aid has not entered #Gaza for a month. 2.1 million people are besieged as food, medicine and fuel pile up at blocked crossings. Call for action from across the UN humanitarian leadership.⬇ UNICEF UNOPS UNRWA World Food Programme World Health Organization (WHO) unocha.org/news/world-mus…

This is more worrisome news! Education is not only a fundamental right, it is the foundation of a self-determined future. The closure of six UNRWA schools threatens the education of 800 children. They need to return to their schools urgently!

The attack on #Gaza‘s Al Ahli Hospital - on Palm Sunday - is terrifying news. By IHL civilians and civilian sites require for specific protection.

Insightful virtual meeting with three #Gaza journalists on the manifold risks they’re facing: from physical safety (> 200 killed) and accusations of partiality, to lack of internet and daily care for their families. Strong reminder that all journalists need to be protected!

Privileged to attend the Easter celebrations in the Holy Sepulchre. Yet disenchanted that too many faithful remained excluded. The universal character of Jerusalems Holy Sites must be respected!

„This must end!“ Joint statement on behalf of the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the UK (E3) on Gaza auswaertiges-amt.de/en/newsroom/ne…

Highly relevant! Worth mentioning, that the Palestinian Civil Defence has offered its support: 9 fire trucks, with 45 staff are ready to go - when called upon!

„No language to describe what is happening…“ Substantative and moving virtual meeting with Human Rights defenders from the ground in #Gaza. As food supplies are running out, alongside military threats, imminent risk of hunger and starvation.

Timely and substantial sharing of analysis and action points indeed: a warm welcome to Steffen Seibert and his team in East Jerusalem!

Statement on Gaza by Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator | United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs - Occupied Palestinian Territory ochaopt.org/content/statem…

Micro-irrigation systems or UV-water purification: two examples of the 🇫🇷🇩🇪„EcoHeroes“ project, with Ramallah municipality, mobilizing the talent of 🇵🇸 students to develop innovative environmental solutions. Mabruk!

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Pleased to welcome Johann Wadephul, 🇩🇪new FM Johann Wadephul in his first working week in Ramallah. Cordial & constructive meeting with PM Mustafa, on-site briefing on challenges in Area C and additional 30 Mio. € for Humanitarian Aid in Gaza. (c Photothek)