Germany urges Israel to show restraint after Gaza’s deadliest night

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul expressed “deep concern” following the deadliest night of airstrikes in the Gaza Strip since the US-brokered cease-fire took effect earlier this month.

“We appeal to Israel to exercise military restraint in order to prevent further suffering,” Wadephul said in a statement released by the ministry ahead of his planned visit to the region, Caliber.Az reports via Al Arabiya.

The minister also urged Hamas to “fulfil its part of the agreement... to lay down its arms and finally hand over all the remains of the deceased hostages.”

He expressed cautious optimism following the recent cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas, noting that “there is hope for lasting peace, which we must continue to work towards.”

According to the ministry, Wadephul will begin his Middle East trip in Jordan before travelling to Lebanon and Bahrain.

FM said that during the visit, he plans to discuss with regional partners “where and how Germany can specifically accompany and support the next steps.”

On the night of October 28, Israel launched strikes on dozens of Hamas targets following the death of an Israeli soldier.

The attacks hit several locations across the Gaza Strip, including areas in Gaza City and Khan Younis, and left extensive destruction.

According to local health authorities, more than 100 people were killed, making it one of the deadliest nights since the cease-fire began.

The military later announced it had begun “renewed enforcement of the ceasefire,” although explosions were still visible over Gaza after the statement was released.

US President Donald Trump, who helped broker the nearly three-week-old truce, earlier warned that nothing should endanger the agreement but affirmed Israel’s right to “hit back” if attacked.

By Jeyhun Aghazada