US EditionGerman government calls recognition of Palestinian state 'counterproductive'
Germany rejects unilateral recognition of Palestine, emphasizing diplomacy and negotiated peace to prevent empowering extremist groups and preserve future negotiation prospects.
- Germany ruled out recognising a Palestinian state at this time, a German government spokesman said Friday, emphasizing that unilateral recognition would undermine efforts for a negotiated two-state solution.
- In recent weeks, several Western nations including France, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada have signaled readiness to recognize Palestine, while Germany's historical ties to Israel and Hamas's October 7, 2023 assault shape its cautious stance.
- Earlier this month, Germany halted arms sales to Israel usable in Gaza, and on July 31, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul urged talks now, sparking criticism from European, Arab governments and Israeli leaders.
- Berlin's refusal reinforces its long-stated commitment to negotiated outcomes, balancing credibility with Arab states and Israel, and sets it apart from other Western governments moving toward recognition.
- Berlin is betting long-term credibility matters more than immediate symbolism, with German officials saying recognition will follow a negotiated peace process, as unilateral moves risk splintering Western unity and complicating Gaza conflict management.
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Despite the divisions within her party, Flemish Minister Zuhal Demir (N-VA) is in favour of the recognition of a Palestinian state. "As a Kurde and Flemish nationalist, I find that the recognition of Palestinians as a people is crucial," she says on Saturday in an interview with De Standaard. ...
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German government calls recognition of Palestinian state 'counterproductive'
A German government spokesman said on Friday that Berlin has current no plans to recognise a Palestinian state because that would undermine any efforts to reach a negotiated two-state solution with Israel.
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Berlin has no immediate plans to recognize a Palestinian state, a spokesman for the German government said this Friday, calling such a measure at this time "counterproductive."Read more]]>
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