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Friday, October 18, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Friday, October 18, 2024
Germany calls for Gaza ceasefire, release of hostages in wake of Sinwar’s death
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.”
