Germany reiterated its support for Israel and called for a ceasefire in the war against Hamas

The German Foreign Minister, Heiko maas, he assured this Thursday before going to Middle East What will try to contribute to a ceasefire and a return to a negotiated solution to the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.

The purpose of the visit is see “how the international community can help end the violence and reach a reliable truce as quickly as possible”Maas said in a statement.

In the long term, it is about how a “way back to a peace process” can be achieved between Israel and Palestine, despite the fact that it currently seems “miles away”.

“Israelis and Palestinians again need a prospect of a peaceful future. Otherwise, the next ascent will only be a matter of time “Maas said.

The minister assured that Germany is “unconditionally” on Israel’s side, although he added that his “humanitarian support” to the Palestinians in difficult times has always been assured.

The official met with his Israeli counterpart, Gaby Ashkenazi, and plans other meetings with the Minister of Defense, Beny gantz, and the president of the country, Reuven Rivlín. In addition, he will hold a meeting with the Palestinian Prime Minister, Mohamed shtayed.

In a speech delivered Wednesday in the Bundestag (federal parliament), the minister had ratified the entire support for Israel in the face of “terrorist attacks” by the Palestinian militia of Hamas.

I remembered the Israel’s right to self-defense, while demanding the immediate end of the attacks as a preliminary step to direct negotiation between the parties.

The Berlin Executive’s support for Israel and its right to defend itself is shared by the entire German parliamentary spectrum, as well as the condemnation of outbreaks of anti-Semitism recorded in some demonstrations of support for Palestine.

(With information from EFE)

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