At the same time that several western countries publicly express that they will officially recognize a Palestinian state, Friedrich Mertz clearly clarifies that the Germany He is on the side of Israel and that he will continue to fight anti -Semitism.
“Germany will be a safe harbor for the Jews,” Chancellor Friedrich Mertz said characteristically, but admitted that after Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, “anti -Semitism in our country has become more intense, more violent, more violent.”
He initially said: “The wounds caused by the terrifying attack of the Hamas terrorist organization in Israel on October 7, 2023, are deep. Hostages are still being held by those who attacked. Their suffering is in front of our eyes every day. Germany stands firmly on the side of Israel. “
“The German government is strongly devoted to ensuring the final liberation of hostages still in Hamas,” the German Chancellor added on the occasion of the celebration of “Ross Anana” in the Jewish New Year, and stressed that Germany will be a “safe port” for the Jews “and at this time and always”.
“But we see with shame and horror that from October 7 Anti -Semitism has again become more intense, more brazen and more violent. I would like to tell the Jews in Germany today: XYou do not have a good future for the federal democracy without a dynamic Jewish life among us, there can be no good future“, Merz stressed.
He pointed out that the Judeo -Christian traditions are ‘foundation of our open society’. The German government, he underlined, will do everything in its power to ensure that Jews can safely live in Germany.
At the same time, Deputy Government Spokesman Sebastian Hile insisted on rejection her recognition of a Palestinian state by Berlin before a solution achieved via negotiations, “Because,” he said, “Only so can it be achieved in constant peace».
“We have a different assessment of the facts. Maybe we have, if you want, a different attitude on this issue. The position of the German government is well known and remains unchanged. We consider the recognition of Palestinian state as one of the last steps in the course of a two -state solution, “Mr Hile said.
On the part of the Foreign Ministry, Deputy Spokesman Martin Gise, answering a question, rejected the conjecture that Germany is isolated in relation to its partners and allies who have already recognized an independent Palestinian state, while responding to whether this stance could be in question.
“This is a competition, in which we are claiming the votes of the international community and is one of the reasons for the Foreign Minister’s presence at the UN General Assembly in New York. And we are optimistic. “
Germany has announced its candidacy for a position of non-permanent member at the United Nations Security Council for the period 2027-28. The decision will be made by the General Assembly in June 2026.
The recognition of an independent Palestinian state requested today by the federal government Party her Left.
“Removal means incorrect assessment of the situation. Courage at this time means the choice of the right side, “said Ines Serdner’s leader and accused the government of”While in Gaza dominates unthinkable suffering, he makes a blind eye».
Palestinian recognition “is more than symbolic: it is a clear message that a peaceful future in the Middle East is only possible based on a two -state solution,” Ms Sterdner added.