Germany Evacuates 33 Citizens and Relatives from Gaza

The German government, in coordination with Israeli authorities, has successfully facilitated the evacuation of 19 German nationals and their families from the war-torn Gaza Strip.

A total of 33 individuals, including 19 German citizens and their close relatives, were evacuated from Gaza to Leipzig, Germany, via a charter flight.
The evacuation was conducted through the Kerem Shalom border crossing, with close collaboration between the German and Israeli authorities.
Efforts are ongoing to evacuate a 'low double-digit number' of remaining German citizens still in Gaza, though the process is complex and time-intensive.
The Gaza Strip, under blockade for nearly two decades, has seen living conditions worsen dramatically since the war began in October 2023.
The conflict, initiated by a Hamas attack on Israel, has left large areas of Gaza devastated and created unbearable conditions for civilians.