German Foreign Minister Expects First Phase Of President Trump's Gaza Peace Plan To Be Achieved Next Week

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. (Source: Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

JAKARTA - German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Monday that the first phase of US President Donald Trump's plan to stop the war in Gaza must be reached no later than early next week.

However, Foreign Minister Wadephul understands that other issues need time to talk about it.

"All other issues are very complicated and, indeed, that's why they also need time," Foreign Minister Wadephul told a news conference in Tel Aviv.

"We must not ignore all diplomatic efforts, but I would like to focus now on taking the first step that determines this together," he said.

The first phase aims for a ceasefire, release of hostages and detainees, control of military conflict, and delivery of supplies to Gaza which can all be achieved, said Wadephul.

It is known that President Trump on September 29 announced a proposal for a Gaza peace of 20 points, including the release of Israeli and Palestinian prisoners, a ceasefire, a Hamas ceasefire, and a reconstruction of Gaza.

Yesterday, the Hamas delegation, Israel resumed indirect peace negotiations with US, Egyptian and Qatar mediators. Negotiations held at Egypt's Red Sea resort, Sharm el-Sheikh aimed at laying the groundwork for prisoner swaps as part of efforts to advance Washington-backed Gaza ceasefire plans.

President Trump has called for immediate negotiations towards the final deal.

"I absolutely believe we will reach an agreement," President Trump said Monday at the White House.

"We have a very good chance of reaching an agreement, and it will be a lasting deal," he hoped.

Yesterday's negotiations reportedly ended in a positive atmosphere and talks will resume today.