Olaf Schultz emphasized the necessity of declaring a ceasefire between Israel and Palestine

Following the words of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, German Prime Minister Olaf Schultz announced in a joint press conference that a cease-fire between Israel and Palestine is necessary to prevent the expansion of the scope of this conflict. While pointing out that the crisis in the Middle East has occupied everyone, Shults declared: We have different views on Israel.

While pointing out that the attack of Hamas on Israel on October 7, 2023 was a terrible crime and that everyone has the right to defend themselves, the German Prime Minister said: reducing tension and establishing a ceasefire is necessary to prevent the expansion of the scope of the war. A two-state solution to the problem must be found. We strive for the existence of both Palestinians and Israel in this field.