German foreign minister calls for Israel and Palestine two-state solution during Indonesia visit

German foreign minister calls for Israel and Palestine two-state solution during Indonesia visit World Aug 23, 2025 3:06 PM EDT

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The foreign minister of Germany called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages held by Hamas after a meeting Wednesday with his counterpart in Indonesia.

Johann Wadephul and Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono said the humanitarian catastrophe resulting from the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza is unbearable and a two-state solution is the sole means of ending the conflict.

“The goal for all of us is clear: a two-state solution, which must be negotiated,” Wadephul said.

Sugiono, who like many Indonesians uses a single name, told a joint news conference with Wadephul in the capital Jakarta that they also discussed how