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Leaders of France, Germany, and UK Endorse Calls for Gaza Cease-Fire

Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, and Olaf Scholz issued a statement urging a cease-fire and the release of hostages in Gaza.
Leaders of France, Germany, and UK Endorse Calls for Gaza Cease-Fire
A view of destroyed buildings in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, as seen from southern Israel on Aug. 1, 2024. Amir Cohen/Reuters
Guy Birchall
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British, French, and, German leaders issued a joint called for “de-escalation and regional stability” in the Middle East on Monday.

In a joint statement, President Emmanuel Macron, Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer urged Iran and its allies not to “jeopardise the opportunity to agree a ceasefire and the release of hostages” in Gaza.
Guy Birchall
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