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 said on Thursday it was preparing for the reopening of Gaza's Rafah crossing with Egypt to let Palestinians in and out, but set no date as it traded blame with Hamas over violations of a U.S.-mediated ceasefire.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed his government’s determination to secure the release of all remaining hostages held in Gaza, stating Thursday that "the fight is not over" for Israel, two years after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.
Turkey has put a former head of its disaster management agency in charge of its aid to Gaza, a Foreign Ministry source said, a sign it intends to ramp up its role as a guarantor of the new ceasefire after sitting out earlier rounds of diplomacy.
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