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Germany echos Israelis, Palestinians calling for ceasefire

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Alex Gerst
July 4, 2025

Steffen Siebert, Germany's ambassador to Israel, urged Hamas to accept a deal at a demonstration calling for the release of hostages. With over a hundred Palestinians killed in Gaza this week, pressure is high on Israel and Hamas to seal a truce.

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