Germany to respond to any unilateral Israeli movements in Palestinian territories, the minister warns

• The German foreign minister visits Israel, the Palestinian territories.
• Berlin was isolated for support for Israel, preventing sanctions.
• The tone shifts as German public opinion hardens in Israel.
  

The German Foreign Minister said on Thursday that recognizing a Palestinian state should come to an end of talks for a two -state solution, but Berlin will respond to any unilateral actions, referring to “threats of attachment” by some Israeli ministers.

Johann Wadephul said before began Israel and the Palestinian territories on a trip to Berlin has been invoiced as a mission amid increased alarm for hunger in Gaza.

His observations marked Germany’s strongest warning in Israel, as Western nations intensify efforts to put pressure on pressure. In recent weeks, Britain, Canada and France have marked their readiness to recognize a Palestinian state in Israeli occupied territory at the United Nations General Assembly in September.

However, critics argue that Germany’s response remains overly cautious, shaped by a constant sense of historical guilt for the Holocaust and is reinforced by the pre-Israeli feeling in influence of media circles, weakening the collective capacity of the West.

In his statement, Wadephul reiterated Germany’s stance that a viable resolution in the Gaza War can only be achieved through a negotiating two-state solution-a Palestinian state that coexists in peace alongside Israel.

“In the light of the open threats of annexation by parts of the Israeli government, a growing number of countries – including many in Europe – are now willing to recognize a Palestinian state even without previous negotiation process.

“This process must start now. If unilateral steps are taken, Germany will be forced to answer.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu includes two far -right parties that require the completion of Gaza conquest and the restoration of Jewish settlements there. Two senior government ministers also supported Thursday for the annexation of the West Bank of Israel.

The number of deaths from nearly two years of war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza exceeded 60,000 this week. A growing number of civilians die of hunger and malnutrition, the Gaza health authorities say, with images of hungry children shocking the world and intensify Israel’s criticism of his curbs to help in the enclave.

Germany, along with the United States, has long been one of Israel’s most stable allies and the largest weapons suppliers.

German officials say their approach to Israel is governed by special responsibility, known as “Staatsraison”, resulting from the legacy of the Nazi Holocaust. They say they can achieve more through diplomatic channels behind public statements.

German media in favor of Israel

The largest team of media in Germany, Springer Axiswhich holds the best sale of daily sale Ring In addition to other publications such as Welt and Politico, it includes a specific commitment to Israel to its basic corporate principles.

The clause Springer Axis and his employees in a pre-Israeli editorial attitude.

Ring He published a story on Thursday, for example, by denouncing a “hunger campaign” against Israel and moving from western countries to increase pressure in the country, which he said he had extended the war in Gaza, encouraging Hamas to leave his conversations. The paper praised Germany so as not to do it.

Other Ring The story on Thursday denounces a “campaign designed to morally destroy Israel.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has long been in favor of Israel. In February, he said he would find a way for Netanyahu to visit Germany without being arrested with a warrant of the International Criminal Court.

But the tone has shifted to Berlin in recent weeks, along with public opinion, a poll released on June 4, showing 63% of the Germans saying that Israel’s military campaign in Gaza has gone far.

Merz said on Monday that steps such as the suspension of the European Union Pact governing relations with Israel were now on the table to increase pressure in the country above the “devastating” situation in Gaza.

The EU Executive Body recommended on Monday to limit Israeli access to the flagship research funding program, but the proposal is not yet supported to pass, with the heavyweight Germany, particularly still uncertain.