Germany, traditionally a staunch ally of Israel, has been increasingly critical of Israel’s actions in Gaza. But while it has insisted that Israel must do more to increase aid supplies, Wadephul addressed his appeal to end the war primarily to Hamas.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has warned Israel it faces international isolation if humanitarian conditions in Gaza do not improve, after talks with Israeli leaders in Jerusalem. "In many respects,

Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Thursday (July 31) Israel was in danger of becoming isolated and Germany was trying to prevent that.