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'Humanitarian pause' would allow aid to get into Gaza

October 25, 2023

Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom told DW only a two-state solution will bring peace to Israelis and Palestinians. Billstrom said the immediate priority was the release of hostages kidnapped by Hamas and bringing aid to people of Gaza.

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