Germany's Scholz urges Israel to conclude hostage release and ceasefire

Germany's chancellor has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a phone call that he should conclude a deal on a ceasefire and the release of hostages held by Hamas, a German government spokesperson said on Sunday, News.az reports citing Reuters .

Many military objectives in the fight against Hamas have been achieved while civilian casualties and human suffering in Gaza are enormous, Olaf Scholz told Netanyahu, according to a German government statement.

"An end to the war in Gaza would be a decisive step towards a regional de-escalation," the spokesperson said.

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