No Israel-Palestine ceasefire without Hamas – Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel stated on Thursday that “there will be no ceasefire” between Israel and Palestine without the involvement of Hamas in the negotiations. She said the European Union should be in “indirect contact” with the Palestinian group, while Egypt and other Arab states speak directly to Hamas.
However, she added that the EU cannot be expected to solve “all of the world’s conflicts in one sweep.” Merkel also stated Germany stands by Israel’s right to self-defense, but that it “wants to contribute to diplomatic efforts to create a long-term sustainable situation in the region.”
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