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Germany Rejects Ortega-Linked Accusations at The Hague

From Confidencial · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

News Official statement In the courts
  • Germany told the International Court of Justice that its support for Israelโ€™s existence and security does not mean it disregards international law.
  • The statement came in a case related to Israelโ€™s military offensive in Gaza.

Germany rejected accusations attributed to the Ortega camp at the International Court of Justice, defending its support for Israel in proceedings linked to the military offensive in Gaza.

unwavering support

· German governmentGermanyโ€™s description of its support for Israelโ€™s existence and security.

On Monday, September 7, 2026, Germany argued that its โ€œunwavering supportโ€ for Israelโ€™s existence and security reflects what it called its โ€œhistorical responsibility.โ€

historical responsibility

· German governmentGermanyโ€™s stated reason for supporting Israelโ€™s existence and security.

Germany insisted that this position โ€œdoes not imply a disregard for international law.โ€ The remarks were made before the International Court of Justice in the case concerning the Israeli offensive in Gaza.

does not imply a disregard for international law

· German governmentGermanyโ€™s argument that its support for Israel is compatible with international law.
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