Friedrich Mertz for European sanctions against Israel

Israel’s attack on targets in Qatar was criticized by Chancellor Friedrich Mertz as a “violation of international law”, but avoided taking a position on possible sanctions from the European Union. According to the German DPA News Agency, the Chancellor said he “became aware” of the proposals of European Commission President Ursula von der Laien, but now wants to “wait for the internal debate in the European Council and his government coalition”. Ms von der Laien has announced the suspension of the EU’s financial support to Israel. Undersecretary of Culture Wolfram Weimer today condemned the cancellation of the invitation of Israeli maestro Lahav Sunny from a music festival in Belgium, describing it as “shame for Europe”. “On the guise of the alleged criticism of Israel, there is a cultural boycott here. It is pure anti -Semitism and attack on the foundations of our culture, “said Mr. Weimer, referring to the cancellation of the appearance of the Munich orchestra under the direction. […]
Source: News Beast

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