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Germany Resumes Gaza Asylum Decisions After 17-Month Freeze

The Interior Ministry said Gaza no longer faces a temporary uncertainty due to prolonged hostilities following failed ceasefire attempts

Palästinenser im Gazastreifen, über deren Asylanträge jetzt theoretisch wieder vom Bamf entschieden wird.
Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (BAMF)

Overview

  • BAMF resumed decisions on asylum applications from the Gaza Strip on July 18, ending a freeze imposed in January 2024 under Article 24 of the Asylum Act.
  • The Interior Ministry justified lifting the moratorium after continuous monitoring showed conflict across Gaza no longer met the criteria for a temporary suspension.
  • Between October 7, 2023 and April 30, 2025, German courts handled 238 inactivity lawsuits by Gaza applicants, ruling against BAMF in 187 cases and forcing decisions.
  • Left Party MP Clara Bünger’s parliamentary inquiry prompted the announcement and she criticized the pause as unjustified given the humanitarian situation.
  • Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt plans to discuss wider asylum and migration coordination with EU counterparts at a meeting scheduled for today.