Germany Voices Concern Over Proposed Expansion of Israeli Control in Gaza
Speaking in Berlin, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Kathrin Deschauer said: “We view these announcements and the reports about them with concern, and if this were to happen, it would complicate our efforts—particularly the provision of further vital humanitarian aid, especially for the population.”
She reiterated Berlin’s position that any division of Gaza should not become permanent.
“You also know that it is the position of the federal government and the foreign minister that a division of Gaza cannot be permanent and must not be cemented. And these announcements, which we have now heard about through reports, if they were to materialize, would also not be in line with what we as the federal government strongly support: the 20-point plan and the resulting prospect of peace,” she added.
Deschauer also urged “the parties to the conflict to adhere to this 20-point plan.”
The comments followed recent statements by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicating that Israel may seek to expand the areas under its control in Gaza.
According to reports, Netanyahu said during a seminar in the Jordan Valley that Israel currently controls 60% of the Gaza Strip and intends to increase that figure.
“We currently control 60% of the Gaza Strip, and my directives are to move toward controlling 70%.”
The Israeli leader did not provide further details regarding how such a plan would be carried out.
According to reports, the Israeli military stated last October that it controlled 53% of Gaza following a redeployment to the so-called “yellow line” as part of the first phase of a proposal advanced by US President Donald Trump aimed at ending the war in Gaza.
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