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EU Commissioner Doubts Netanyahu's Peace Efforts, Calls for Ceasefire

10/28/2025

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European Commissioner for Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib expressed doubt about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's capacity to secure peace in the Middle East.
Lahbib identified extremists on both sides, including Hamas and Israeli hardliners, as significant threats to a two-state solution.
She called for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid before any political reconstruction in Gaza.
Lahbib noted that international allies agree Hamas should not govern Gaza and mentioned Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti's potential to gain credibility.
She emphasized the EU's need for leverage in negotiations and questioned Netanyahu's commitment to a ceasefire.

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European Commissioner for Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib expressed doubt about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's capacity to secure peace in the Middle East.
Lahbib identified extremists on both sides, including Hamas and Israeli hardliners, as significant threats to a two-state solution.
She called for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid before any political reconstruction in Gaza.
Lahbib noted that international allies agree Hamas should not govern Gaza and mentioned Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti's potential to gain credibility.
She emphasized the EU's need for leverage in negotiations and questioned Netanyahu's commitment to a ceasefire.