France, Egypt striving for ceasefire in Gaza conflict
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- Reuters
- Published Date: 06:33 | 17 May 2021
- Modified Date: 06:33 | 17 May 2021
France and Egypt discussed the Gaza crisis and agreed to continue efforts for a quick ceasefire and to avoid a spreading of the conflict, the French Presidency said in a statement.
The Elysee released the statement after French President Emmanuel Macron met in Paris with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi.
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