Overview

• He called the war in Gaza “hell on earth,” urging an immediate halt to fighting, the release of hostages and expanded humanitarian access.
• He reaffirmed a two‑state solution, praised renewed U.S. mediation efforts and signaled skepticism about sending German forces to any Gaza peace mission while offering humanitarian support.
• He said Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon and left the door open to fresh negotiations as UN sanctions are reimposed under the E3 snapback.
• He condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as a breach of the UN Charter, as Sergej Lawrow used his own appearance to attack the West and accuse Germany of re‑Nazification.
• He linked Germany’s Council campaign to UN reform and recent GCERF funding pledges, with analysts noting possible headwinds over Berlin’s stance on Palestinian recognition and the chancellor’s absence from New York.