Macron’s advance
Germany does not want to recognize Palestine at short notice
France’s President Macron plans to announce Palestine’s recognition as a state in September. However, the German neighbor occupies a different attitude.
Unlike France, Germany will not recognize Palestine as a state at short notice. Instead, the Federal Government sees the recognition “as one of the final steps” on the way to a two -state solution between Israel and the Palestinians, said government spokesman Stefan Kornelius in Berlin. This must be achieved through negotiations in order to permanently bring peace and security for Israelis and Palestinians.
Criticism of “catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza”
“The focus is now on the federal government to achieve overdue progress to the most urgent questions,” said Kornelius. This included a ceasefire in the Gaza War, the release of the Israeli hostages through the Palestinian Hamas and the disarmament of Hamas. The government spokesman again asked Israel to “improve the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza immediately and drastically”. “It must give the suffering civilian population in a human -ranging, urgently needed care.”
In addition, a sustainable political perspective for Gaza is necessary so that a permanent ceasefire can become a permanent peace. Israel should also “take no further steps towards an annexation of the West Bank”.
Federal government ready to increase the pressure on Israel
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For this purpose, the federal government is in constant exchange with the government of Israel and the international partners. “It is ready to increase the pressure if there is no progress,” said Kornelius. He left open what measures it could be. The SPD had recently been asked to stop the German arms exports after Israel and freeze the EU Association Agreement with Israel.
The Federal Government will continue its help to create the prerequisites for Palestinian statehood, said Kornelius. This includes the support of the autonomy authority.
Macron had announced that France would recognize Palestine as a state in September.
dpa
Source: Stern
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