Overview

• Ron Prosor said Germany’s criticism of Israel’s Gaza operations is taken seriously because Berlin remains a friend.
• He emphasized that defeating Hamas is essential before any reconstruction can begin in Gaza.
• He accused Hamas of using schools, mosques and hospitals to shield fighters, driving up civilian casualties.
• Prosor stated that a ceasefire is possible only if Hamas returns the remaining hostages seized on October 7, 2023.
• He acknowledged the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza but blamed Hamas’s tactics for worsening civilian suffering.