From the Liveblog of
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Europeans optimistic on Gaza deal, will keep pushing for peace
French leader Emmanuel Macron says France will continue to hold talks with international partners on ending fighting in Gaza and establishing a Palestinian state.
“This agreement must mark the end of the war and the beginning of a political solution based on the two-state solution,” Macron says in posts on social media platform X.
“France stands ready to contribute to this goal. We will discuss it this afternoon in Paris with our international partners,” he adds.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says “the agreement must now be implemented in full, without delay, and accompanied by the immediate lifting of all restrictions on life-saving humanitarian aid to Gaza.”
He says it would be a moment of profound relief, especially for the hostages, their families, and the civilian population of Gaza, and thanked the United States, Egypt, Qatar and Turkey for their “tireless” diplomatic efforts.
“We call on all parties to meet the commitments they have made, to end the war, and to build the foundations for a just and lasting end to the conflict and a sustainable path to a long-term peace,” Starmer says.
In Germany, Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Berlin is still watching the situation regarding US President Donald Trump’s Gaza deal but is confident a solution will be found this week.
“We are encouraged by the developments in Israel. There is obviously a great chance of reaching an agreement with Hamas in the next few hours,” Merz says after a meeting with senior members of his governing coalition in Berlin.
The Times of Israel Community.