In a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged that talks in Egypt lead to a swift agreement on ending the conflict in Gaza, a German government spokesperson said. "The Chancellor expressly supports President Trump's peace plan," the government statement read. "Almost two years after the October 7, 2023 terror attack, this is the best chance for peace for the hostages and peace for Gaza." The spokesperson added: "The announced withdrawal of Israeli forces in Gaza is the right step. Talks in Egypt must now lead to a swift end to hostilities, a comprehensive release of hostages, full humanitarian access, and Hamas' disarmament."
