Germany rejects the statements of the American ambassador supporting Israel's control over the Middle East
Germany firmly rejected remarks by the US Ambassador to Israel, مايك هاكابي, who claimed Israel holds a biblical right to land stretching from the Nile to the Euphrates, reaffirming Berlin’s support for a two-state solution.
Speaking in Berlin, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Kathrin Deschauer said Germany had taken note of reactions from countries across the region and clarified the government’s official stance. She stressed that the West Bank (Westelijke Jordaanoever), Gaza (Gazastrook), and East Jerusalem (Oost-Jeruzalem) form the starting point for a future Palestinian state and remain the foundation of Germany’s policy.
Her comments came after مايك هاكابي, the US Ambassador to Israel, argued that the Jewish state had a biblical claim to a vast territory across the Middle East. Arab nations strongly condemned the remarks, describing them as provocative, unacceptable, and inconsistent with international law. Critics said the statements effectively endorsed Israeli control over the entire region, including the occupied West Bank (Westelijke Jordaanoever).
Berlin reiterated that its position aligns with the pursuit of peaceful coexistence based on a negotiated two-state solution. According to the Foreign Ministry, recognizing the West Bank (Westelijke Jordaanoever), Gaza (Gazastrook), and East Jerusalem (Oost-Jeruzalem) as the core of a future Palestinian state offers the best path toward lasting peace and stability.
The German government also reaffirmed its long-standing opposition to Israeli settlement expansion, warning that continued construction deepens the occupation rather than promotes reconciliation. Officials emphasized that settlement activity undermines the prospects of a negotiated agreement and contradicts international legal obligations, including rulings by the International Court of Justice.
Germany’s remarks signal its determination to uphold international law and maintain a consistent Middle East policy, even as diplomatic tensions rise following the controversial statements by the US envoy.