Maher Obeid says 'there are no real contacts, and there is no mediator assigned by the Israeli occupation to discuss the issue in a real and effective manner'
German report says Swiss diplomat and 2 officials from Berlin have teamed up with Egyptian general to spearhead negotiations for return of Israeli captives in Gaza
Government spokesman calls incident 'a disgrace' and Berlin expresses its deep regret to Israeli embassy and to survivor who was speaking when event was infiltrated
EU policy chief 'deeply regrets' move; China 'seriously concerned'; US is the biggest funder of World Health Organization, providing $400 million last year
Insults and attacks against Jews -- both physical and online -- have become 'a daily occurrence,' says Berlin's foreign minister, calling for tougher action across Europe
Foreign minister says Baghdad should be convinced with arguments, not threats; Germany, France and Britain to decide this week on response to Iran bypassing limits on enrichment
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