According to a recent Reuters article, Germany and Austria have suspended aid to the Palestinians in response to a deadly attack by the Islamist group Hamas on Israel.
The aid suspension aims to ensure that funds are not misused. Both countries are reviewing their engagement with the Palestinian territories and are in discussions with Israel and international partners.
The European Union’s foreign ministers will hold an emergency meeting to discuss the situation, including reviewing aspects of development aid.
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