German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said German officials support Israel’s right to self-defense following Hamas’ attack on the Jewish state, but called for continued humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip. INSIDE report He told Nigerian publication Punch that Berlin is in favor of reducing tensions in the Middle East.
“Israel has the right to defend itself against terrorist attacks. It is also clear that all human life must be protected. Germany therefore continues to provide humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip and maintains permanent humanitarian access. It is imperative that this conflict does not escalate further. Germany and the Israelis “He also wants a political solution that allows Palestinians to live in peace and security.” Scholz explained.
On October 7, Hamas launched thousands of rockets into Israel and announced the start of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood. Thousands of militants invaded Israeli territory, seizing dozens of military equipment and more than a hundred hostages. Against this background, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the country was at war.
The IDF’s intervention operation was called “Iron Swords” and one of its goals was the destruction of Hamas. The Israeli Air Force launched an attack on hundreds of militant targets in the Gaza Strip, and the country’s National Security Council decided to cut off water, food, goods, electricity and fuel supplies to the region. Israel announced to the UN on October 13 that 1.1 million Palestinians would be evacuated to southern Gaza ahead of the ground operation.
formerly israel accused A scorched earth policy is being implemented in Gaza.