Israel has the right to defend itself and fight Hamas militarily, but must respect international law. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told reporters this upon his arrival at the EU summit.
"Israel has the right to defend itself against Hamas and to fight with military means. At the same time, all criteria must be respected, for example international law, that humanitarian aid reaches Gaza, so that the war does not escalate further," Scholz said, again condemning the rocket attack. Iranian attack on Israel.
"The outlook is clear: a two-state solution is needed so that Israelis and Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza can live peacefully with each other and have a good future," the chancellor said.
Supporting Israel also means that we must constantly ensure Israel's defense capabilities, including through the supply of military products or weapons," Scholz concluded.
"The outlook is clear: a two-state solution is needed so that Israelis and Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza can live peacefully with each other and have a good future," the chancellor said.
Supporting Israel also means that we must constantly ensure Israel's defense capabilities, including through the supply of military products or weapons," Scholz concluded.
Earlier, the Bild newspaper reported that the German authorities have not issued permits for the export of weapons to Israel since March because of the position of the green ministers - the heads of the Ministry of Economy Robert Habeck and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Annalena Bärbock.
According to her information, they blocked supplies, seeking guarantees that the weapons would not be used “for genocide.” As a result, the Jewish state last week provided such written guarantees, and the chancellor announced new arms supplies.
According to her information, they blocked supplies, seeking guarantees that the weapons would not be used “for genocide.” As a result, the Jewish state last week provided such written guarantees, and the chancellor announced new arms supplies.
