Tag: Gaza Strip

Germany Eyes Seat on Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul speaks to the press at the end of his U.S. trip on January 13, 2026, at Washington, DC | Photo: Michael Kappeler/dpa

Germany has said it wants to take part in a new US-led “Board of Peace” for Gaza announced by Donald Trump. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Berlin is ready to assume responsibility in the body, which is meant to oversee Gaza’s transitional administration and support the next phase of the peace process.

Germany suspends military aid to Israel over new offensive

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz attends a joint press conference at the Federal Chancellery | Photo: Soeren Stache/dpa

The suspension of military exports to Israel represents a major step for Berlin, which has been one of its strongest supporters since the October 7, 2023 attacks and has repeatedly blocked EU initiatives to issue sanctions over the desperate humanitarian situation in Gaza.