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Germany should consider Israel sanctions, senior lawmaker says after trip
The Social Democrats deputy leader believes the Israeli government is unlikely to change course without external pressure
Israeli soldiers stand guard near humanitarian aid on the Palestinian side of the Kerem Shalom border crossing. (EPA Images pic)
BERLIN: A senior lawmaker in German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s coalition on Monday said Berlin should consider sanctions on Israel including a partial suspension of weapons exports or the suspension of a European Union-wide political agreement.
The call by Siemtje Moeller, the deputy leader of the Social Democrats (SPD) parliamentary faction, reflects a sharpening of rhetoric from Berlin against Israel which has yet to yield any major policy changes however.
Moeller, whose SPD joined a coalition with Merz’s conservatives this year, wrote a letter to SPD lawmakers after returning from a trip to Israel with foreign minister Johann Wadephul last week.
“My assessment is that the Israeli government will move little without pressure. If such concrete improvements fail to materialise in the near future, there must be consequences,” she said in the letter, seen by Reuters.
Recognition of a Palestinian state should not be “taboo”, she said, adding that Israeli statements that there were no restrictions on aid to Gaza were not convincing.
At the same time, Moeller demanded the immediate and unconditional release of the hostages held by Hamas. She said Hamas must no longer play a role in a political future in Gaza. “It must be disarmed, its reign of terror must end.”
Western nations have intensified efforts to exert pressure on Israel, with Britain, Canada and France signalling their readiness to recognise a Palestinian state in Israeli-occupied territory at the United Nations General Assembly this September.
Israel has criticised France, Britain and Canada, saying their decision will reward Hamas.
Critics argue that Germany’s response remains overly cautious, shaped by an enduring sense of historical guilt for the Holocaust and reinforced by pro-Israel sentiment in influential media circles, weakening the West’s collective ability to apply meaningful pressure on Israel.
The Gaza war began when Hamas killed more than 1,200 people and took 251 hostage in a cross-border attack on southern Israel on Oct 7, 2023, according to Israeli figures.
Israel’s air and ground war in densely populated Gaza has since killed more than 60,000 Palestinians, according to enclave health officials. A growing number of civilians are dying from starvation and malnutrition, Gaza health authorities say, with images of starving children shocking the world and intensifying criticism of Israel over its curbs on aid into the enclave.
Israel blames Hamas for the suffering in Gaza but, in response to a rising international outcry, it announced steps last week to let more aid reach the population, including pausing fighting for part of the day in some areas, approving air drops and announcing protected routes for aid convoys.
The call by Siemtje Moeller, the deputy leader of the Social Democrats (SPD) parliamentary faction, reflects a sharpening of rhetoric from Berlin against Israel which has yet to yield any major policy changes however.
Moeller, whose SPD joined a coalition with Merz’s conservatives this year, wrote a letter to SPD lawmakers after returning from a trip to Israel with foreign minister Johann Wadephul last week.
“My assessment is that the Israeli government will move little without pressure. If such concrete improvements fail to materialise in the near future, there must be consequences,” she said in the letter, seen by Reuters.
Recognition of a Palestinian state should not be “taboo”, she said, adding that Israeli statements that there were no restrictions on aid to Gaza were not convincing.
At the same time, Moeller demanded the immediate and unconditional release of the hostages held by Hamas. She said Hamas must no longer play a role in a political future in Gaza. “It must be disarmed, its reign of terror must end.”
Western nations have intensified efforts to exert pressure on Israel, with Britain, Canada and France signalling their readiness to recognise a Palestinian state in Israeli-occupied territory at the United Nations General Assembly this September.
Israel has criticised France, Britain and Canada, saying their decision will reward Hamas.
Critics argue that Germany’s response remains overly cautious, shaped by an enduring sense of historical guilt for the Holocaust and reinforced by pro-Israel sentiment in influential media circles, weakening the West’s collective ability to apply meaningful pressure on Israel.
The Gaza war began when Hamas killed more than 1,200 people and took 251 hostage in a cross-border attack on southern Israel on Oct 7, 2023, according to Israeli figures.
Israel’s air and ground war in densely populated Gaza has since killed more than 60,000 Palestinians, according to enclave health officials. A growing number of civilians are dying from starvation and malnutrition, Gaza health authorities say, with images of starving children shocking the world and intensifying criticism of Israel over its curbs on aid into the enclave.
Israel blames Hamas for the suffering in Gaza but, in response to a rising international outcry, it announced steps last week to let more aid reach the population, including pausing fighting for part of the day in some areas, approving air drops and announcing protected routes for aid convoys.
Those post WWII Germans have too many meme-ed guilty feeling & carefully indoctrinated bleeding-heartish psycho towards the Jewish people. The manipulating zionists have used that mentality to the fullest, as their unwavering financial, military & propaganda supports.
ReplyDeleteIt's a tough reeducation for over 80+yrs of mental rework!
Since the end of WW2 Germany accepted so many refugees and immigrants and today is home to 2.5 million Turks, now about 2.4% of it's population. More recently (2025 onwards) they welcomed more than a million refugees from Syria. All these Ishmaels welcomed - initially thought to be a success but slowly the problems are arising eg the rise of the far right political parties like AfD (Alternative for Germany) which some think is similar to Hitler's early days' Nazi Party - National Socialist German Workers Party, also far right. Recently there has also been a rise of terrorist attacks. Who were the main perpetrators of these terror attacks?
ReplyDeleteBut strangely Germany has not offered to take in any Palestinian refugee, not even one starving Gazan baby, why? Have they learned their lesson?
Let me sagest answer:
https://youtu.be/bCZ9q15lmXw?feature=shared
Contrast with Poland which has accepted 3.5 million Ukrainian refugees since 2022, but there has been no change in crime rates, there has even been a decline. Why?
Let me (& this Polish European MP) sagest:
https://youtu.be/TYSX2vI7oPk?feature=shared
https://youtu.be/mv8bfh5SMlM?feature=shared
Note: Before WW2 Poland was the welcoming home to 3.5 million Isaacs (10% of the population) when they had no homeland. Then came the Isaac Nakba. Today Isaacs have a home but are eternally grateful to Poles.
mfer, the Germany needed cheap labours to help develop its war torn economy, infrastructure after the WWII.
DeleteDue to waring sentiments not many other Europeans were willing to work for the German. Besides, all of them needed that extra hands to redevelop their respective nations, having just been through a gruesome & destructive war.
The Turks were easily attracted to Germany by the pays & brainwashed European living styles & standard.
Merkel was doing the same tactics with the ME refugees, bcoz no Germans were willing to work in factories & other service industries.
The crime rate increased with the influx of these refugees bcoz, most of them r illiterate, especially with linguistics German. The rising expectations that these refugees dreamed didn't appear or commensurate with what they got on works. Moreover, racial discrimination added on to their frustration. Thus, crime became the tool they used to achieve what they want.
Contrary to yr mfering video, claiming Poland which has accepted 3.5 million Ukrainian refugees since 2022, but there has been no change in crime rates, there has even been a decline.
There r rises in woman sextual trades. Most of the old & underage Ukrainians who could escape the military drafts have no ability to involve in any serious crime.
Wakakakaka… u don't know that the zionist extremists hate the Poles due to their helps in sending out most of those Jewish refugees to all 457 camp complexes in German-occupied Poland!
How come Poland successfully absorbed (& relocated) millions of Ukrainian refugees?
ReplyDeleteFirstly, because UNHCR was the UN Agency in charge. UNHCR helped Ukrainians who wanted to stay in Poland and those who wanted to relocate to other countries like UK. No problem, chop chop we never heard any complaints from them right? They MOVED ON.
Secondly because the Ukrainians share similar and compatible values with Polish people.
Note: Ayam not saying some values are superior than others, ayam saying some are compatible, some are not.
Example: in some cultures beating wives is acceptable, whilst this is not acceptable in others. Another example: acceptance of LGBT. Yet another: in some countries people want separation of state and religion. But in other countries you cannot separate the two. Some countries even want religious law like sharia to be the host country’s law. The refugees want to colonize their host. Amazing!!
UNHCR managed the relocation of Ishmael refugees to Germany too, but unfortunately the culture of the refugees is not compatible with the locals.
But in the ME, the UN Agency in charge of Palestinian “Refugees” is UNRWA and in their 70 years of existence they have relocated ZERO refugees. Their goal is not to resettle refugees but instead to perpetuate their status as refugees by teaching and encouraging the refugees and their children to continue waging war.
mfer, don't just lie through ur nose lah.
DeleteCheck properly the true fate of those Jewish refugees running to Poland.
This ayam infested with H1N5 should be culled w/o question!