TEL AVIV (Reuters) -German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Monday that the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump's plans to halt the war in Gaza must be achieved by the start of next
German Foreign Minister: Achieving First Phase of Trump's Gaza Plan Soon
Overview of Trump's Gaza Plan
TEL AVIV (Reuters) -German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Monday that the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump's plans to halt the war in Gaza must be achieved by the start of next week at the latest but added that all the other issues would need time.
Objectives of the First Phase
The first phase aims at a ceasefire, release of hostages and prisoners, restraint in the military conflict and bringing in supplies to Gaza - all of which are feasible, said Wadephul.
Challenges Ahead
"All other issues are very complicated and, indeed, that is why they also need time," said Wadephul at a press conference in Tel Aviv.
Importance of Diplomatic Efforts
"We must not abandon all diplomatic efforts, but I would like to focus now on taking this first decisive step together."
(Reporting by Miranda Murray and Alexander Cornwall, editing by Thomas Seythal)
