German hesitation on Gaza could encourage atrocities, Israeli academics say
- Over 100 Israeli academics have expressed concern that Germany's lack of pressure on Israel could lead to new atrocities in Gaza, stating it's time to take visible action.
- The German government has increased its criticism of Israel regarding the humanitarian issues affecting Gaza's 2 million residents.
- Critics claim Germany's response is cautious due to guilt from the Nazi Holocaust, weakening pressure on Israel.
- Britain, Canada, and France have indicated they plan to recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly in September.
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German hesitation on Gaza could encourage atrocities, Israeli
BERLIN: More than 100 Israeli academics have warned in a letter that a failure by Germany to put pressure on Israel could lead to new atrocities in Gaza. “Further hesitation on Germany’s part threatens to enable new atrocities — and undermines the lessons learnt from its own history,” the academics wrote in the letter, addressed to senior Social Democrat (SPD) lawmakers Rolf
Germany's human rights commissioner opposes sanctions against Israel
Castellucci says German government shifted its tone toward Israel due to dramatic humanitarian situation in Gaza, calls for increased aid access, but rejects sanctions as a means to pressure Tel Aviv - Anadolu Ajansı
Germany should consider Israel sanctions, senior lawmaker says
A senior lawmaker in German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition on Monday said Berlin should consider sanctions on Israel including a partial suspension of weapons exports or the suspension of a European Union-wide political agreement. The call by Siemtje Moeller, the deputy leader of the Social Democrats (SPD) parliamentary faction, reflects a sharpening of rhetoric from Berlin against Israel which has yet to yield any major policy changes ho…
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