Germany has announced that it will support a United Nations resolution that backs the two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. However, the country made it clear that it does not believe the time has come to officially recognise a Palestinian state.
A government spokesman said the resolution reflects the status quo in international law. He added that Germany has always supported the idea of two states and continues to call for it in all international discussions.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz also stressed that the current situation is not suitable for recognition. According to him, a Palestinian state must be part of a wider peace process rather than a unilateral decision.
The two-state solution envisions Israel and a Palestinian state living side by side. It is based on land captured by Israel during the 1967 war, including the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, with a possible corridor linking the two.
Britain, France, Canada, Australia, and Belgium have said they plan to recognise Palestine at the upcoming UN General Assembly. Britain, however, has suggested it may wait if Israel takes steps to ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and agrees to long-term peace talks.
The United States has strongly opposed unilateral recognition. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that early recognition of a Palestinian state could create more challenges.
Observers note that countries like China, India, Russia, and several Arab states have already recognised Palestine for decades. Yet, they have had limited influence on resolving the conflict, showing that recognition alone cannot achieve peace.
By supporting the UN resolution but withholding recognition, Germany is trying to balance principle with caution. Berlin’s stance underlines its support for peace while avoiding steps it views as premature in the ongoing crisis.
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