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
En route to Israel, German minister says Gaza talks most 'viable' yet
Prospects for a Political Solution in Gaza
FRANKFURT (Reuters) -German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Monday that ongoing attempts to end the Gaza war were the most promising since the beginning of the conflict two years ago.
Current Status of Talks
"For the first time in two years, it is not just about a ceasefire, but about a viable political solution," the minister told German public broadcaster ARD before travelling to Israel.
Involvement of Key Players
"Israeli, Arab and Palestinian actors now share ideas on how things can continue in the Gaza Strip," he said.
Statements from Officials
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.
Wadephul was due to give a statement in Tel Aviv at 1400 GMT on Monday, according to the German Embassy.
(Reporting by Ludwig Burger and Ayhan Uyanik, editing by Thomas Seythal and Matthias Williams)
