
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel shortly before the start of Ramadan.
In a video speech, the German leader said the vast majority of Palestinians and Israelis wanted peace and a ceasefire would be a step towards that.
" This would ideally be during Ramadan. Such a ceasefire should ensure that the Israeli hostages are finally released and that more humanitarian aid finally reaches Gaza. The American president, myself and many others – we are committed to this with all our might ", said Scholz via a post on "X".
Attempts by Egypt and the US to advance an agreement between the parties have failed. Both Hamas and Israel blame each other for failing to reach a ceasefire.
The majority of Palestinians and Israelis want peace. Ein Schritt dorthin wäre ein Waffenstillstand, der länger anhält, am besten schon während des Ramadans. Ein Waffenstillstand, der sicherstellt, dass endlich viel mehr Hilfe in Gaza ankommt. Ramadan Mubarak. pic.twitter.com/MqG1WHqtiS
— Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz (@Bundeskanzler) March 10, 2024
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