Chancellor Merz Supports US Peace Plan in Call with Abbas

Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, expressing strong support for the US-led peace initiative for Gaza. He emphasized the need for the Palestinian Authority to implement essential reforms and affirmed that a negotiated two-state solution is crucial for lasting peace. Merz’s call precedes his regional tour to Jordan and Israel. The German government welcomed the Palestinian Authority’s cooperative stance towards the peace plan.

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