Evaluations on Baerbock and Israeli Government Relations
Israeli counterpart Israel KatzMeeting in Tel Aviv with Annalena Baerbock, made important statements to journalists here. Baerbock stated that some members of the Israeli government are demanding Gaza-like military operations in the West Bank and emphasized that this is an approach that will seriously endanger Israel’s security.
“Some sections of the Israeli government argue that strengthening the Palestinian administration means rewarding terrorism,” said Baerbock, “However, as the European Union (EU) and Germany, our efforts to strengthen the Palestinian administration continue. This is something we are fully doing . Because we can only achieve a Palestinian state.” “We deeply believe that with credible steps towards reforming and strengthening the Palestinian administration, Israel’s security can be ensured in the long term and terrorism can be effectively combated.” he said
Baerbock also harshly criticized the provocative statements of Israel’s far-right ministers, their calls to overthrow the Palestinian administration, and their plans to build new settlements in the occupied Palestinian lands. He stated that the first important step towards reducing tensions in the West Bank and establishing trust with partners in the region will be for the Israeli government to take stronger and more visible steps against the violent acts of radical settlers.
“Anyone who attacks people, evicts them from their homes, or even kills them must be held accountable and severely punished. As we have made clear many times, building settlements in the West Bank clearly violates international law and is therefore illegal,” Baerbock said . he said
Arguing that the Israeli government should stop ongoing settlement projects as the first step to regain international trust, Baerbock said, “In this period, trust is required above all else and Israel needs the trust of its partners.” He concluded his words by saying.
