Germany condemns the Israeli attack on Qatar – reserves reservations about the sanctions suggested by the Commission

Foreign Minister Johann Vandeful described yesterday’s Israeli attack on Hamas targets in Qatar, but avoided taking a stand on the European Commission’s announcement of new sanctions against Israel. “The attack was unacceptable, as it violated Qatar’s territorial sovereignty and jeopardized all our efforts to ensure the release of hostages,” Mr Vandeful said, referring to “a critical role of Qatar in the efforts to cease fire and release”. “I therefore ask that it is urgently done to ensure that the fire will eventually be achieved and that the hostages will be able to return to their families,” the minister added. Referring to the prospect of imposing new penalties against Israel by the European Union, Mr Vandeful said the German government was “aware” of Ursula von der Laienne’s statements and pointed out that the Commission’s president had […]
Source: News Beast

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