Scholz tells Netanyahu of 'urgent need' to ease Gaza humanitarian crisis
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday there was an "urgent need" to ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Scholz "underscored the urgent need to improve the humanitarian situation for residents in the Gaza Strip," his office said in a statement after a call between the two leaders. "Humanitarian ceasefires could contribute to a significant improvement in care for the population," Scholz added.
- Middle East
- Reuters
- Published Date: 08:55 | 18 November 2023
- Modified Date: 08:55 | 18 November 2023
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to improve the humanitarian situation for people in the Gaza Strip in a call they had on Saturday.
Humanitarian ceasefires could contribute to a significant improvement in supplies for the population, Scholz told Netanyahu.
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