Germany Merz, Macron and Starmer talk on the phone about the Middle East
Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU), French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have once again coordinated their course in the dramatic situation in the Middle East. According to the Federal Press Office, there was "great agreement" after the telephone conversation on Saturday morning. The Federal Chancellor added: "We will take the next steps in the coming days in a very closely coordinated manner."
26.07.2025, 16:22
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The British government told Starmer that Merz and Macron had spoken about the situation in the Gaza Strip, which they considered to be appalling. They emphasized the urgent need for a ceasefire and that Israel must lift all restrictions on aid so that the suffering people in Gaza can be supplied with food.
Call for an end to the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza
Germany, France and Great Britain had already published a statement on Friday in which they demanded an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza war and the immediate and unconditional release of all Israeli hostages held by the terrorist organization Hamas in the coastal region. The humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip must come to an immediate end. Israel must fulfill its obligations under international humanitarian law.
The joint statement also said: "We are ready to take further measures to support an immediate ceasefire and a political process that leads to lasting security and peace for Israelis, Palestinians and the entire region."
