Israel’s actions exceed the limits of legitimate self-defense;
Oct. 7 did not happen in a vacuum;
Germany continues to support Israel despite serious allegations of violations of international law;
Germany is aware of the deteriorating situation for Palestinians, both in regards to Israel’s military campaign in Gaza and it occupation for broadly;
Germany’s support for Israel is unquestioning and above critique or change (“reason of state”);
It is hypocrisy for Germany to call for humanitarian relief and civilian protection while doing nothing to stem Israel’s ability to harm civilians.
UNRWA is essential to providing for Palestinians, which Germany has denied funding to following “unsupported” allegations by Israel that UNRWA staffers were involved in the Oct. 7 attack.
Germany at ICJ for genocide violations: Day 1
Germany at ICJ for genocide violations: Day 1
Germany at ICJ for genocide violations: Day 1
A summary of Nicaragua’s arguments:
Israel’s actions exceed the limits of legitimate self-defense;
Oct. 7 did not happen in a vacuum;
Germany continues to support Israel despite serious allegations of violations of international law;
Germany is aware of the deteriorating situation for Palestinians, both in regards to Israel’s military campaign in Gaza and it occupation for broadly;
Germany’s support for Israel is unquestioning and above critique or change (“reason of state”);
It is hypocrisy for Germany to call for humanitarian relief and civilian protection while doing nothing to stem Israel’s ability to harm civilians.
UNRWA is essential to providing for Palestinians, which Germany has denied funding to following “unsupported” allegations by Israel that UNRWA staffers were involved in the Oct. 7 attack.