Germany asks Israel to halt West Bank settlement construction

Germany urged Israel to halt settlement construction in the West Bank ahead of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, emphasizing that such actions violate international law and hinder a two-state solution. Government spokesman Sebastian Hille condemned settler violence against Palestinians and reiterated calls for compliance with international law. The Left Party criticized Merz’s visit, labeling it a “declaration of war on international law” due to Netanyahu’s alleged war crimes. Merz’s agenda includes discussions on stabilizing the Gaza ceasefire and talks with Jordanian King Abdullah II.

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