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German Chancellor hopes for ceasefire in Gaza and release of hostages

Israel-Gaza War Updates

06-10-2025 | 09:48

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German Chancellor hopes for ceasefire in Gaza and release of hostages

A German government spokesperson said Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke by phone with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Monday, expressing hope for a deal on the release of hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza in the coming days.

The spokesperson added that ongoing talks in Egypt should now lead to a swift agreement, and that the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) should lay down its arms.

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