From the perspective of the Israeli ambassador to Germany, Ron Prosor, the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is a necessary “pact with the devil.” Among the 90 Palestinian prisoners who were released in exchange for three hostages were “murderers with blood on their hands” who would murder again after their release, Prosor said on ZDF's morning magazine on Monday.
Nevertheless, the agreement is “a good start” and an important step towards achieving Israel's war goals, said the ambassador. He hopes that the next step will be a reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, but for this to happen Hamas and its military infrastructure would have to be eliminated However, Prosor warned that there is currently little to suggest peaceful cooperation in the future with Palestinians who do not accept the two-state solution come into conversation,” Prosor continued.
The dismantling of Hamas' military infrastructure is necessary to ensure Israel's security, said Prosor, referring to the terrorist attack on October 7, 2023which triggered the Gaza war. Around 1,200 people were killed and around 250 hostages were kidnapped. “This massacre will not happen again”said the ambassador.
