BERLIN (AA) – A group of German, Canadian and American lawmakers have signed an open letter calling on their countries’ leaders to step up diplomatic efforts for an “urgent humanitarian cease-fire” in Gaza. The letter, published by the TAZ newspaper, was signed by German parliament’s Vice President Aydan Ozoguz, Social Democrat Par...
BERLIN (AA) – A new poll has found that the majority of Germans are critical of the Israeli government’s policies and the ongoing military offensive in Gaza. Some 61% of Germans said they believe that Israel’s military actions in Gaza are unjustified as they have claimed too many civilian victims. Only 25% voiced support for […]...
BERLIN (AA) – Germany is planning to intervene in the ongoing genocide case against Israel at the UN’s top court, a government spokesman has said. “German government firmly and explicitly rejects the accusation of genocide that has now been made against Israel before the International Court of Justice. This accusation has no basis whatsoever,”...
ANKARA (AA) – Electric carmaker Tesla has said it will halt production at its facility in Germany for two weeks, citing supply chain disruptions due to the Red Sea shipping attacks. “Due to a lack of components, we are therefore forced to suspend vehicle production at GigaBerlin for the period between January 29 and February [&hell...
BERLIN (AA) – German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has criticized Israel’s policy of constructing and expanding illegal settlements on occupied Palestinian territories. “The construction of settlements is illegal. It undermines lasting peace and endangers the two-state solution and thereby endangers Israel’s security,” Baerboc...
BEIRUT (AA) – Foreign Minister Abdullah Bou Habib has urged a “comprehensive package” to implement UN Resolution 1701, including Israel’s withdrawal from occupied areas in Lebanon and the cessation of ground, maritime and aerial violations, according to the Lebanese Foreign Ministry. Habib emphasized that there can be “no comprehensive p...
BERLIN (AA) – A peaceful demonstration by students at Berlin’s Free University to draw attention to Israeli attacks in Gaza took a dramatic turn as police took action against the protesters in response to a request from the school administration. In the auditorium of the Rostlaube building, a significant number of students gathered to ex...
BERLIN (AA) – EU member states are discussing sanctions against violent illegal Israeli settlers who have carried out acts of terrorism against Palestinians in the West Bank, Germany’s deputy foreign minister said on Monday. “We are currently discussing what we can do, as EU member states, on this issue. As Germany, we are also consideri...
DUBAI – AFP German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has said her country expected Israel to adapt its military action in order to alleviate civilian suffering and to allow more humanitarian aid. “Things cannot go on as they are now” and “no one can remain indifferent when thousands of children are killed,” she s...
BERLIN (AA) — Germany on Wednesday said that the EU member states will discuss possible sanctions on Israeli settlers. The German Foreign Ministry spokesman told a news conference in Berlin that the issue will be discussed during an EU foreign ministers meeting next week. “We welcome that the US has adopted a clear stance, as […]
