Starmer to Join Biden, Scholz, and Macron in Crucial Talks on Middle East and Ukraine Amid Escalating Conflicts

Sir Keir Starmer is set to visit Germany for discussions with Joe Biden, Olaf Scholz, and Emmanuel Macron. The heads of state from the UK, USA, Germany, and France will convene to address issues concerning the Middle East and the conflict in Ukraine.

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Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 10

Sir Keir Starmer is set to head to Germany on Friday to engage in discussions with Joe Biden, Olaf Scholz, and Emmanuel Macron regarding the ongoing issues in the Middle East.

Downing Street announced that the heads of state from the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, and France are set to deliberate on the worsening humanitarian situation in northern Gaza, following warnings from the UN about the depletion of critical survival resources. They will also discuss potential agreements for hostage releases and strategies for de-escalation.

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The gathering is scheduled for the day following Israel's announcement of the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who is thought to have orchestrated the attacks on October 7, 2023, that led to the outbreak of the conflict.

Sir Keir stated that the UK "will not grieve his passing" in a statement issued before his departure to Germany.

"The prime minister stated that Yahya Sinwar, heading the militant organization Hamas, orchestrated what has become the most fatal day for Jews since the Holocaust, with 1,200 lives lost in Israel."

"Today, my sympathies lie with the relatives of the victims. The UK will not grieve his passing."

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"The liberation of all those held captive, the prompt halting of hostilities, and a boost in humanitarian assistance are urgently needed to pave the way for a lasting and stable peace in the Middle East."

US President Joe Biden described Sinwar's death as a positive development for Israel, the United States, and globally, while officials in Washington cautiously hoped that his removal could pave the way for progress in ceasefire negotiations that have yet to yield significant results.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel will continue its military operations until every Israeli hostage is released. He also stated that Israel will maintain its presence in Gaza for as long as necessary to prevent Hamas from rearming.

In his remarks concerning Sinwar's demise, Mr. Netanyahu stated, "Our conflict has not concluded."

The conflict in Gaza has surpassed a year, during which over 42,000 Palestinians have died following Israel's retaliatory actions to Hamas' intrusion last year, reports the Gaza health ministry.

Hamas militants launched an attack on Israel on October 7, resulting in approximately 1,200 deaths and the abduction of about 250 hostages.

During the conference, the heads of state will review the current circumstances in Ukraine, after President Zelenskyy outlined his victory strategy to the national legislature earlier in the week.

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