Germany has decided to release 71 million euros ($75.80m) in aid as part of an ongoing review of its support for Palestinians, and has pledged an additional 20m euros in new funding, the development ministry has said.

According to Reuters, Germany responded to the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct 7 by temporarily suspending its development aid to the Palestinian Territories pending review.

“Due to the fragile situation in the region, the review has not yet been fully completed,” a statement from the ministry said.

The total sum of 91 million euros will go towards providing basic services for displaced people in the Gaza Strip and assistance for Palestinian refugees in Jordan.

The UNRWA activities funded by Germany will focus on the permanent provision of drinking water as well as hygiene and sanitation in emergency shelters for internally displaced people in Gaza, the ministry said.