"All statements and all claims should be directed at the only party responsible for the lack of a deal for the release of hostages and a ceasefire: Hamas, which started this war and is prolonging it," it added in a comment on X. The ministry is part of the Hamas government, but the U.N. and other international organizations see it as the most reliable source of data on casualties. Germany’s foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, wrote on X that he spoke with Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar on Monday and expressed the “greatest concern about the catastrophic humanitarian situation” in Gaza as Israel’s offensive widens.
Author: The Associated Press
Published at: 2025-07-21 21:32:29
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