German foreign minister: Gaza talks are most promising approach in 2 years

AL-Monitor
Oct 6, 2025
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul attends the Warsaw Security Forum, in Warsaw, Poland September 29, 2025. Agencja Wyborcza.pl/Dawid Zuchowicz/via REUTERS
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul attends the Warsaw Security Forum, in Warsaw, Poland September 29, 2025. Agencja Wyborcza.pl/Dawid Zuchowicz/via REUTERS — Dawid Zuchowicz / Agencja Wyborc

FRANKFURT (Reuters) -German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Monday that ongoing attempts to end the Gaza war were the most promising since its beginning two years ago.

"For the first time in two years, it is not just about a ceasefire, but about a viable political solution. Israeli, Arab and Palestinian actors now share ideas on how things can continue in the Gaza Strip," the minister told German public broadcaster ARD.

Hamas officials arrived in Egypt on Sunday ahead of talks with Israel that the U.S. hopes will lead to a halt in fighting and the freeing of hostages in Gaza.

(Reporting by Ludwig Burger, editing by Thomas Seythal)