Reaction from Germany to Ben-Gvir's statements and steps in the West Bank

At the press conference held in Berlin, Deputy Government Spokesperson Sebastian Hille evaluated the statement of Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir that "30-40 attacks should be carried out on Gaza every night".

Hille said, "Prime Minister Merz strongly condemns Ben-Gvir's inhumane and unlawful calls. These are unacceptable." he said.

Pointing out that at the last European Council meeting, a decision was taken to prepare targeted measures against radical politicians who call for actions against human dignity and international law, Hille noted that the foreign ministers will discuss this issue at the Gymnich meeting.

Stating that the latest steps taken by the Israeli government in the West Bank are followed with great concern by Prime Minister Merz, Hille stated that this concern has been expressed many times.

Sebastian Hille said Merz's message was, "No further annexation steps should be taken in the West Bank. Neither official steps nor political, administrative or other measures whose effects are increasingly clearly resulting in annexation. These constitute an obstacle to the two-state solution." He stated that it was.

Hille added that Prime Minister Merz's request is for the occupying Israel to treat the Palestinians humanely, protect their property, and provide public services and humanitarian aid.