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His Excellency Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani has discussed recent military tensions in the region during a meeting with German Minister of Foreign Affairs Johann Wadephul.The talks took place at the Amiri Diwan Wednesday and focused on the recent military escalation in the region and its serious repercussions for regional and international security.HE Sheikh Mohammed reiterated Qatar's condemnation of the Iranian attacks on its territory, stressing that such actions are unacceptable under any justification.He noted that Qatar has consistently sought to distance itself from regional conflicts and has worked to streamline dialogue between Iran and the international community.The PM also warned against the irresponsible targeting of vital infrastructure, particularly facilities linked to water, food and energy supplies, saying such actions could expose populations across the region to serious risks.He stressed the need for an immediate cessation to any escalation and called for a return to dialogue, urging all sides to prioritise reason and diplomacy in order to contain the crisis and safeguard regional stability.Wadephul expressed Germany's condemnation of the Iranian attack on Qatari territory, describing it as a blatant violation of Qatar's sovereignty, its airspace and international law, including the United Nations Charter. 

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Wednesday expressed "deep concern" after the deadliest night of bombing in Gaza since a US-brokered truce went into effect earlier this month.Gaza's civil defence agency said the strikes had killed more than 100 people, including at least 35 children, a toll confirmed by an AFP tally of medical sources at five hospitals in Gaza."We appeal to Israel to exercise military restraint in order to prevent further suffering," Wadephul said in a ministry statement released ahead of a planned trip to the region.Israel carried out strikes on dozens of Hamas targets overnight to Wednesday following the death of a soldier.After the strikes, the Israeli military said it had begun "renewed enforcement of the ceasefire", though explosions could still be seen on an AFP live video feed of the Gaza skyline after the statement was issued.US President Donald Trump, who helped to broker the nearly three-week-old truce, had earlier said that nothing would be allowed to jeopardise it. But he also endorsed Israel's right to "hit back" if attacked.Wadephul also called on Hamas to "fulfil its part of the agreement... to lay down its arms and finally hand over all the remains of the deceased hostages."Following the agreement between Israel and Hamas on a ceasefire, there is hope for lasting peace, which we must continue to work towards," he added.Wadephul will first visit Jordan before heading to Lebanon and Bahrain, according to his ministry."During my trip to the Middle East, I intend to discuss with our partners where and how Germany can specifically accompany and support the next steps," he said.