Published October 12,2023
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Thursday supported mediation efforts of Türkiye, Egypt and Qatar within the battle between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas.
“All three can play an important role in mediating and de-escalating the current situation,” Scholz mentioned in a authorities assertion to parliament, following the escalation of conflict between Hamas and Israel.
The chancellor additionally mentioned that he was in shut contact with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who he mentioned has good communication channels with Gaza.
He added he would additionally speak with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan later within the day.
Scholz defended his deliberate assembly with the Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani scheduled for midday.
Qatar has an essential function as a mediator, Scholz mentioned.
The German chief went on to say that he would inform critics of such contacts that “it would be irresponsible not to use all the contacts that can help in this dramatic situation. We are doing this in close coordination with Israel and for those who were kidnapped by Hamas.”
The primary opposition Christian Democratic Union has criticized the scheduled assembly between Scholz and the Qatari emir.
Meanwhile, the chancellor mentioned that he may also obtain the Jordanian King Abdullah II subsequent week, who in keeping with Scholz, performs a particular function in Israeli-Palestinian relations.
Source: www.anews.com.tr