Slow Steps Taken by Govt Amid Call for Action over Gaza
- German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul visited Israel and Palestinian territories on May 25, 2025, to address the ongoing Gaza conflict and meet regional leaders.
- The visit follows Hamas' October 7, 2023, attacks killing 1,200 Israelis and taking 251 hostages, prompting Israel's military campaign and a blockade against Gaza.
- Wadephul emphasized that while Germany guarantees Israel's security, criticism of Israel must not lead to antisemitism and a political solution for Gaza without Hamas is necessary.
- He expressed doubts about the military campaign’s long-term success, called for renewed ceasefire negotiations, supported a U.S. Aid proposal for Gaza, and stressed no expulsion or permanent occupation of Gaza's two million Palestinians.
- The visit underlines Germany's complex diplomatic role balancing support for Israel’s security, humanitarian concerns about Gaza's humanitarian crisis, and pursuing a lasting political resolution.
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European countries have not been sufficiently critical of Israel's war in Gaza. This is according to Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide, who believes that it is "absolutely clear" that Israel is acting in violation of international law. - We believe that Israel, which of course has the right to defend itself against terrorist attacks, has gone too far in its counter-reactions, he says in Sunday's Agenda.
·Stockholm, Sweden
Read Full ArticleDuring his initial visit to Israel, Foreign Minister Wadephul assured Israel's security would remain a German state raison d'être. However, he also found clear words and warned against a purely military strategy in conflict with Hamas.
·Hamburg, Germany
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