Overview
- German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Hamas must end its rule in Gaza and accept disarmament.
- Wadephul urged Israel to uphold the ceasefire and enable significantly more humanitarian aid into the territory.
- Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said Cairo is in discussions with the United States to set a date for the Gaza reconstruction conference.
- Berlin and Cairo agreed to launch a bilateral strategic dialogue and plan a German‑Egyptian economic council to begin work next spring.
- Wadephul announced an upcoming Berlin visit by Tony Blair, who is set to join President Donald Trump’s peace council for Gaza.