Oliver Owcza

“The Palestinians have the right to determine their own future.” After four years of service, our Head of Mission, Mr. Oliver Owcza, had the pleasure of giving a final interview to the newspaper Al-Quds. @GermanRepRama

Bidding farewell to partners from the government, civil society and IC in Ramallah. With gratitude for four years of trustful cooperation, I emphasised the unwavering 🇩🇪 committment and my appreciation for growing 🇵🇸 soft power sustaining its just strive for self-determination

Another outbreak of settler violence in Taybeh, North-East of Ramallah: by arson-attacks and land-grabbing, settlers are threatening the very existence of this last fully Christian village in the Westbank. The perpetrators must be stopped and the safety of the population ensured!

Shukran, VP @HusseinSheikhpl for 4 years of trustful cooperation under challenging circumstances. In many frank & cordial discussions, while not on every detail, we agreed on the urgency of relief for Gaza, continued political reforms, 2 states solution and strong 🇵🇸🇩🇪 relations!

Reports about violent settler attack on international journalists, including a German correspondent, are extremely worrying. The freedom of press and the safety of journalists must be guaranteed. In view of the continuous rise in extremist settler violence their work is essential

Highly relevant alert, addressing rampant settler violence and the resulting pressure on local communities, resulting in growing numbers of displacement. This violates essential rights of these communities and needs to stop urgently!

1/5 🇪🇺,🇩🇰,🇫🇷, 🇩🇪,🇬🇷,🇮🇪,🇳🇱,🇵🇱,🇷🇴, 🇪🇸,🇸🇪,🇨🇦,🇬🇧,🇨🇭Heads of Mission visited Mikhmas & Kafr Malik following the upsurge of settler violence in the West Bank.

Emotional @EUpalestinians led solidarity visit in Kufr Malek, a settler-violence target. Meeting a mother, a spouse and her children, who lost Mushad, their son, husband and father, who was killed while trying to help others. Settlements are illegal, such violence needs to stop!

These reports are terrifying and need, if confirmed, thorough consequences. Priority must be given to a ceasefire, unhindered humanitarian access and impartial distribution, ensuring safety and dignity of people in need! haaretz.com/israel-news/20…

Extremly worried about yet again malicious outbreaks of settler violence: yesterday in Kufur Malek and Al Taybeh, today in Turmusaya. This needs to stop immediatley, civilians need to be protected, perpetrators held accountable! (c) Kufur Malek Village Council

With the country looking toward Iran and Gaza violent extremist settlers in the Westbank again commit crimes against Palestinians. Crimes also against the possibility of a future peaceful solution of the conflict. They should not get away with it.

Fed. Chancellor Friedrich Merz: „Now is also the moment to conclude a ceasefire for Gaza. We are not losing sight of the bigger picture: We allow ourselves to critically question what goal Israel wants to achieve and how a more dignified treatment of the people can be achieved.“

We successfully participated in yesterday’s repatriation of another 178 German citizens, incl. staff from various 🇩🇪 organizations. Thanks to @team_luftwaffe, they all made it home safely. Grateful for the tireless efforts of everyone involved in this difficult situation.

Herzlichen Dank, lieber Abt @PaterNikodemus, Ihnen und Ihren Brüdern, für diese Jahre der Freundschaft, gemeinsam durchstandener Krisen und einen steten Austausch zu drängenden Fragen an der Schnittstelle zwischen Religion und Politik🙏

Fuel shortages, water scarcity and settler challenges: #Hebron Mayor Tayseer Abu Sneineh briefed me about the worrisome impact of closed checkpoints on the economic viability and social stability of his city. Re-openings urgently needed!

Devastated by yet again reports about high numbers of civilians killed or injured, while waiting for humanitarian aid delivery. A sad reminder that a thorough and safe aid delivery requires a ceasefire, unhindered access of goods and protection of civilians! (c) Muhammad Muhanna

Chancellor Merz: We are very concerned regarding the situation and intensified military operations in Gaza. We’re in close contact with the Israeli Government and urge them to eventually allow for Humanitarian Aid to enter Gaza and reach its people!

Today, near #Jenin in the West Bank, the Israeli army fired shots in the direction of a registered diplomatic delegation including a German diplomat. The Federal Foreign Office strongly condemns this unprovoked incident. 👉 Full statement: diplo.de/2719254

„Allow a full resumption of aid into Gaza immediately and enable the UN and humanitarian organizations to work independently and impartially to safe lives, reduce suffering and maintain dignity!“ Full statement of 22 nations 👇

The launch of the IDF‘s new ground offensive in #Gaza is cause for deep concern - with regard to both Israel‘s strategic goals and the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Full statement here 👉diplo.de/2718722