Germany calls for Gaza ceasefire, release of hostages in wake of Sinwar’s death

By Reuters 18 October 2024, 1:11 pm

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The death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar must lead to a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all remaining hostages, spokespeople for the German government say.

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock had concluded during a meeting with her US counterpart earlier in the day that “this could be a turning point to reach a ceasefire, free the hostages and get more aid into Gaza,” a foreign ministry spokesperson says during a regular press conference.

A government spokesperson says he cannot comment on who might succeed Sinwar as the leader of Hamas, but “it is true that there must and should be a ceasefire and a solution to these issues.”