Overview

• German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated that the Gaza conflict cannot be resolved through military means and urged a return to ceasefire negotiations.
• Wadephul reaffirmed Germany's commitment to Israel's security while asserting the importance of constructive criticism that avoids antisemitism.
• He emphasized the disarmament of Hamas and proposed a political framework for Gaza's reconstruction under non-Hamas Palestinian leadership.
• The release of hostages taken during Hamas’s October 2023 attacks remains Germany's top priority, according to Wadephul.
• Wadephul expressed doubts about the long-term security benefits of Israel's military campaign and advocated for a two-state solution as a pathway to peace.