German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed optimism following the release of four hostages from Gaza during an Israeli military operation on Saturday.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz © X
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed optimism following the release of four hostages from Gaza during an Israeli military operation on Saturday.
He described this development as a "significant sign of hope," particularly for the many Israeli families still fearing for their loved ones' safety.
In a message shared on the social media platform X, Chancellor Scholz emphasized the importance of this event. "A significant sign of hope - especially for the many Israeli families who continue to fear for their loved ones. Four hostages are now free. Hamas must finally release all the hostages. The war must end," he wrote.
The liberation of the hostages has been met with relief and cautious optimism from various international leaders and organizations. Many echo Chancellor Scholz’s call for Hamas to release all remaining hostages and for an end to the conflict.
Israel launched strikes on the Syrian capital Damascus and a military site near the western city of Homs on Thursday, the Syrian defence ministry said, as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken toured the region pushing for a halt to fighting.
Palestinian terrorist group Hamas wants Russia to push Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to begin negotiations on a national unity government for post-war Gaza, a senior Hamas official told the RIA state news agency after talks in Moscow.
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant told Air Force crews on Wednesday that after striking in Iran, the world will understand Israel's might and its enemies will learn a lesson, according to a video and an X post published by his office.
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