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German foreign minister calls on Israel, Hezbollah to accept ceasefire
27 September 2024 07:16 BST
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has called on Israel and Hezbollah to accept a 21-day ceasefire proposal introduced by several countries this week.
During her address at the UN General Assembly in New York, she stressed that a broader regional escalation would fail to deliver lasting security for anyone involved.
The ceasefire proposal is supported by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and various western nations, including the US, France, Canada, Germany, and Japan.
Baerbock acknowledged the disappointment surrounding the stalled ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, reiterating Germany's dedication to pursuing a peaceful solution that allows Israelis and Palestinians to live side by side in two states.