US EditionGermany Says Recognising Palestinian State Now Would Send 'Wrong Signal'
- On June 5, 2025, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul held discussions in Berlin with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar regarding the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the expansion of settlements in the West Bank.
- Wadephul opposed immediate recognition of a Palestinian state, stating that negotiations between Israel and Palestinians must conclude first to avoid sending the wrong signal.
- He criticized Israel's plan to build 22 new West Bank settlements, calling it illegal under international law and a barrier to the two-state solution.
- Wadephul urged urgent humanitarian aid for Gaza civilians, emphasizing that "too little" aid is reaching them amid warnings of famine and stressed Germany will continue arms support for Israel.
- The discussions reflect Germany’s historic commitment to Israel alongside concerns about the war’s impact, highlighting diplomatic tensions and debates over policy and international law.
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The German MNE believes that a process of recognition "must be concluded in the context of negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians before a Palestinian State can be recognised".
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Israel's foreign minister, Sashar, and his German counterpart, Wadephul, discuss aid in the Gaza Strip and Hamas' influence.
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