US EditionGerman foreign minister tones down Palestinian recognition talk on West Bank trip
WEST BANK, AUG 1 – The German foreign minister reduced emphasis on Palestinian state recognition amid regional political sensitivities during a West Bank visit focused on diplomatic engagement.
- German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul visited the West Bank town of Taybeh on August 1, 2025, to clarify Germany's stance on Palestinian statehood and aid efforts.
- His visit came in the wake of strong criticism by Israeli authorities regarding his previous remarks that Germany might recognize a Palestinian state if Israel took unilateral measures.
- Wadephul condemned violence by Israeli settlers, urged Israel to enable UN humanitarian aid to Gaza, criticized restrictions worsening the crisis, and announced additional German aid worth 5 million euros.
- He admitted that there is a risk of aid being misappropriated by Hamas but argued that increasing the amount of aid and reaching everyone in need is the most effective approach to minimize such misuse.
- Wadephul’s statements underscore Germany’s diplomatic effort to navigate supporting Israel’s security while addressing international calls for accountability, reaffirming that Germany does not plan to officially acknowledge a Palestinian state in the near term.
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Daniel-Dylan Böhmer, reporter and senior editor Foreign Policy Department, accompanies Foreign Minister Wadephul on his trip to the Middle East. Daniel-Dylan Böhmer from Ramallah reports on Wadephul's conversation with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
Even on the second day of his Middle East trip, Foreign Minister Wadephul did not spare criticism: in the West Bank, he condemned the violence of radical Israeli settlers. He promised the Palestinians help - but no rapid state recognition.
German foreign minister tones down Palestinian recognition talk on West Bank trip
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul sought to tone down previous comments about his country's position on Palestinian statehood during a trip to the West Bank on Friday, saying Germany had no immediate plans to recognise a Palestinian state.
German Foreign Minister Clarifies Stance on Palestinian Statehood Amid Diplomatic Tensions
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul clarified his remarks regarding Palestinian statehood during a West Bank trip, affirming Germany's lack of immediate plans for recognition. His comments addressed international pressure and German-Israeli relations post-Holocaust. Wadephul focused on humanitarian aid to Gaza, condemning violence and advocating for sanctions against violent settlers.
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