Middle East dilemma before possible Netanyahu deselection: Do the Germans have to break with Israel now?
Quick Look
The German government is sticking to the two-state solution, while diplomats warn that this position makes Germany look ridiculous in the European context, given possible political changes in Israel under Netanyahu.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The German government continues to support the idea of a two-state solution model for Israelis and Palestinians, despite growing doubts about its feasibility.
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Middle East dilemma before possible Netanyahu deselection Do the Germans have to break with Israel now?
Two states for Israelis and Palestinians – the federal government is still clinging to this idea. But diplomats fear that Germany is making a fool of itself among Europeans with this position.
By Christoph Schult
October 2, 2026, 8:14 a.m
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The federal government will have to review its stance on the two-state solution in the coming months.
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- How will the federal government react to diplomatic pressure from Europe?
- What concrete steps does the government plan to take in view of possible political changes in Israel?
- How likely is a break in Germany's Israel policy in the near future?
