Israel keeps Europe at arm’s length as it seeks to play part in ceasefire

Published October 9, 2025 2:01pm ET



European leaders are looking to get involved in President Donald Trump‘s ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, now that both sides have agreed to it.

Foreign ministers from several Arab and European countries met in Paris on Thursday to discuss how to support the Palestinian territories once the war ends. Representatives from France, Italy, Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom attended the meeting, as did the top diplomats from five key Arab states: Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Turkey and the European Union were also represented.

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