For the third time since the brutal terrorist attack on Israel by the Islamist Hamas, Foreign Minister Baerbock is traveling to the region for crisis talks. There is no quick solution in sight.
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock appealed to the Arab Gulf states in the Gaza war to work on a joint initiative for a two-state solution. “Only a return to the promise of a life side by side – in two states – can bring Israelis and Palestinians a life of peace, security and dignity,” said the Green politician on Friday before leaving for the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia -Arabia and Israel. She added: “In this turmoil that can hardly be resolved, it is crucial not to lose perspective.”
“Israel’s historic opportunity for peace with its Arab neighbors must not be destroyed. Because that is exactly the goal of the terrorists,” warned Baerbock. Even in the efforts to release the hostages, provide humanitarian access to Gaza or prevent the violence from spreading regionally, there is only “a chance of success if we pull together with the Arab Gulf states.”
“As democracies we stand shoulder to shoulder”
Baerbock assured that Israel could count on Germany to defend itself against Hamas terror. “As democracies, we stand shoulder to shoulder.” Of course, Israel must do everything in its power to protect civilians. “The prospect of humanitarian ceasefires is central to this.” The people in Gaza urgently need supplies of the essentials – water, food, medicine – so that their suffering can be alleviated somewhat,” demanded Baerbock.
Baerbock wants to speak to Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. In the evening she wants to travel to the Saudi capital Riyadh. Talks are planned there on Saturday with the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, and the Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. In Israel she wants to speak, among others, with Foreign Minister Eli Cohen and opposition leader Jair Lapid.
At the request of the Palestinians, the Arab League will also meet in Riyadh on Saturday for an emergency meeting on the Gaza war. Saudi Arabia currently presides over the league. On October 7, terrorists from Hamas and other groups attacked Israel and massacred civilians. On the Israeli side, more than 1,400 people were killed in the following days. Numerous hostages were kidnapped into the Gaza Strip.
Source: Stern
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