Gaza war needs political solution, not just military force: Germany

Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has warned that the war in Gaza cannot be resolved through military force alone, calling instead for a political settlement to bring an end to the conflict

"I do not believe that this conflict can be permanently resolved by military means," Wadephul said during a visit to Israel on Sunday. "Nevertheless, it is urgently necessary that Hamas is disarmed and that it can no longer have military control over Gaza."

He stressed that Germany remains committed to ensuring Israel’s security, but noted that this support does not preclude criticism of Israeli policies.

"I am not sure whether all of Israel's strategic goals can be achieved in this way (through a military campaign) and whether this will serve Israel's security in the long term," he added. "That is why we are appealing for a return to serious negotiations on a ceasefire."