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German hesitation on Gaza could encourage atrocities, Israeli academics say
- A senior lawmaker, Siemtje Moeller, suggested considering sanctions on Israel, reflecting a heightened critique from Berlin against Israel's policies regarding Gaza.
- Moeller called for the immediate release of hostages held by Hamas and claimed that Hamas should not have a future role in Gaza politics.
- Western nations, including Britain, Canada, and France, are indicating their intent to recognize a Palestinian state at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly.
- Critics argue that Germany's cautious response is influenced by historical guilt over the Holocaust, undermining effective pressure on Israel and calling for recognition of a Palestinian state to not be considered taboo.
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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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