« Israel worries us the greatest worries » – DiePresse.com
The Israeli government must have its obligations from international law and
Fulfilling war people, the new German Chancellor warns. His Foreign Minister prepares a trip to Israel.
The new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has serious concern about Israel’s approach to the Gaza Strip. In an ARD “focal point” he also announced that the new Foreign Minister Johann WadePhul will prepare a trip to Israel for the coming weekend.
« Israel worries us the greatest concern, » said Merz. It must be clear that the Israeli government had to fulfill its obligations from international law and violation of war. « And humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip, which has to be done, » said Merz.
Right to self -defense, « but … »
He added: « And I say it again: We see the development of the last few days with considerable concern. » Israel has the right to defend itself against the brutal attack of the Hamas terrorists from October 7 and everything that followed.
However, Merz added: « But Israel must also remain a country that does justice to the humanitarian obligations, even where this terrible war now prevails in the Gaza Strip – where this examination of the Hamas terrorists is necessarily taking place. » (APA/dpa)
