After mentioning “annexation threats” from certain Israeli ministers, Germany’s foreign minister stated on Thursday that recognition of a Palestinian state should be the conclusion of negotiations on a two-state solution, but Berlin will react to any unilateral moves.
Before departing for Israel and the Palestinian territories on a journey Berlin has termed as a fact-finding expedition amid increased concern over famine in Gaza, Johann Wadephul made the following statement.
As Western countries step up their attempts to apply pressure, his comments represented Germany’s most severe warning to Israel to yet. At the September UN General Assembly, Britain, Canada, and France have all indicated in recent weeks that they are prepared to recognize a Palestinian state on Israeli-occupied territory.
