Foreign Minister Eide talking with Israel’s National Security Adviser

'I had good phone conversation with Isarel’s National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi. I emphasized the urgent need to secure the release of the hostages that were taken on 7 October', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

'I expressed my deep concern over the civilians in Gaza, and the need to enable Norwegians to leave Gaza through Rafah.

A two-state solution is the only path to lasting peace', said Eide.