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German FM backs Israel after Turkish counterpart’s ‘genocide incitement’ remarks

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  • Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul condemned remarks by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan against Israel, calling them unacceptable.
  • Fidan had criticized Israel, suggesting it was a burden to humanity and calling for international action, which Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar labeled as incitement to genocide.
  • Wadephul stated Israel has the right to defend itself against regional threats and is scheduled to meet Sa'ar in Israel.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has strongly condemned recent statements made by his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, regarding Israel. Fidan's remarks, which described Israel as "a burden that humanity can no longer bear" and urged international action, were labeled "unacceptable" by Wadephul.

Dehumanizing the Jewish people and presenting it as an ‘unbearable burden’ is the classic language of the great oppressors in history.

— Gideon Sa’arIsraeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar's reaction to Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's remarks.

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar had previously called Fidan's comments "sickening" and "clear incitement to genocide." Sa'ar argued that such language, which dehumanizes the Jewish people, echoes historical oppressors and demanded unequivocal condemnation from NATO allies.

The enlightened world and Turkey’s NATO allies must unequivocally condemn this explicit call for Israel’s destruction.

— Gideon Sa’arIsraeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar's call for international condemnation of Fidan's statements.

Wadephul affirmed Israel's right to self-defense amid ongoing regional threats. He is scheduled to visit Israel to meet with Sa'ar before attending a NATO meeting. The exchange highlights ongoing diplomatic tensions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and regional security.

the recent statements by the Turkish foreign minister against Israel are clearly unacceptable. Israel faces an ongoing threat in the region, and it has the right and duty to defend its citizens.

— Johann WadephulGerman Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul's response to Fidan's remarks.
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