Germany condemned Israel's assassination of journalists in the Gaza Strip, the latest of whom was journalist Hossam Shabat.

German Foreign Ministry spokesman Christian Wagner affirmed in a press statement on Wednesday that "freedom of the press is precious and must be protected," emphasizing that "attacks" on journalists "cannot be justified."

"Journalists in Gaza should not be targeted. The situation is catastrophic and extremely dangerous for the population and journalists," he added.

Wagner renewed his call to the Israeli government and all parties involved in the negotiations to quickly return to the ceasefire and find a political solution.