"The chancellor also praised Israel's endorsement of the proposal and called the decision to withdraw Israeli troops from Gaza a "step in the right direction". Netanyahu said he had agreed with Merz to "continue to put pressure on Hamas in order to secure the release of all the hostages," according to a statement released by his office. During another phone call, Merz and Trump "agreed on developments in Gaza", favouring a "swift agreement" during discussions in Egypt,"
"Wadephul on Sunday said Germany would "decisively commit" to the implementation of Trump's plan. "For the swift implementation of the American plan ... rapid international cooperation is necessary," he said, adding that Berlin would be making "concrete offers" as a "partner for humanitarian aid, stabilisation and reconstruction" of Gaza. The region as a whole requires stabilisation "with lasting security for all, (with) a political perspective for the Palestinians and finally the normalisation of relations between all states with Israel," he added."
Germany is engaging diplomatically to support US President Donald Trump's 20-point plan aiming to end the Gaza war and secure release of Israeli hostages. Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke with Israeli and US leaders, praised Israel's endorsement of the proposal, and welcomed the decision to withdraw Israeli troops from Gaza. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul will travel to Tel Aviv and is visiting Qatar and Kuwait as part of a regional trip. Germany pledges to decisively commit to implementation, offering concrete support for humanitarian aid, stabilisation and reconstruction, and calls for rapid international cooperation and a political perspective for Palestinians.
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