Germany foreign minister travels to Israel in bid to prevent 'further escalation' from Iran

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was set to travel to Israel on Tuesday, in what Berlin said was a bid to de-escalate tensions and boost support for Israel.

“Iran is playing with the fate of all people in the Middle East and has led an entire region to the brink of the abyss. The aim now is to stop Iran without further escalation. Iran’s plan to sow further violence must not work,” Baerbock wrote in a post on social media.

“Israel has our full solidarity and can rely on us. We also do not forget the many dozens of Israeli hostages who are still being held captive in Hamas tunnels. They must finally be released.”

She added that "far too little aid is arriving" in Gaza too.

"We are working hard to ensure that more aid supplies arrive. This is another reason why I am travelling to Israel again today."