Germany plans to organize a conference for rebuilding the Gaza Strip, Foreign Minister Johann Vandeful said, arguing that Berlin is now acceptable as a mediator on both sides. Mr Vadeful also expressed the assessment that a “First of all agreement” At the base of the plan of US President Donald Trump could be achieved within the next week.

“We are accepted on both sides. This is a great advantage and we want to make use of it. As a result, the German government plans to organize a conference to rebuild the Gaza Strip and also offer its own funds. Germany is ready to take on a leading role here »Johann Vandeful said in an interview on the first channel of German public television ARD from Tel Aviv and stressed that “Germany’s international responsibility has increased, but we are also ready to respond to it,” Something that, he said, “will also serve to deal with divisive tendencies in Germany.”

The Foreign Minister, who will meet tomorrow with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdel-Ah In Cairo, he also stressed that he offered Israel and Palestinian extensive German support to implement the plan of US President Trump. “As an internationally sought -after partner in humanitarian aid, stabilization and reconstruction, we have something to offer.”he underlined after his meetings with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and the relatives of hostages held by Hamas. The Israelis and Arab counterparts gave great importance to Germany’s participation in this ‘Time of diplomacy’said Mr. Vandfoul.

In an interview with the newspaper Bildthe Foreign Minister was optimistic about the course of the negotiations. “I am really grateful to the US president who has thrown his political burden on it, but now the many details have to be negotiated. I hope we can reach an initial agreement, which will mean a ceasefire, release of hostages and humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip within the next week. The opportunity is there, ” He told the newspaper and, addressing Hamas, stressed that he must understand that he must now release all hostages. “I say this to all our interlocutors in the Arab world. They have to seize this opportunity. If they have some interest in the well -being of the Palestinians, then Hamas has to act now. “said Mr. Vandfoul.

Asked how Berlin will move in the event of a failure of the current peacekeeping effort, the minister noted that other scenarios would be examined in this case, but preferred to focus on the ‘Real’as he said an opportunity for peace. Answering the question if the German governments have done everything to release the German hostages, Mr Vandeful responded affirmatively. “We took into account the issue of hostage fate from the beginning and also said from the beginning to the Israeli government:” Don’t forget the hostages, don’t just think about how to war. ” But if the Israeli government was telling us that it could not be made agreement with Hamas at the moment, then we should accept it, ” He stressed.