Söder requires an finish to the arms embargo towards Israel – and criticizes the European Union | EUROtoday

In an interview with WELT TV, Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) clearly spoke out in favor of an finish to the partial arms embargo towards Israel – however on the situation that the Gaza battle is ended. “If this peace works now, then Germany should also make its contribution again,” mentioned Söder on Thursday.

The CSU chairman sees present developments as a “huge opportunity” for hostages to be launched and “at least the absence of war can occur.” At the identical time, Söder made it clear: “It is also clear that nothing would have happened without US President Donald Trump.”

Söder had harsh phrases for the European Union’s habits: “I found Europe terrible, if I can say that honestly.” This refers to “strange measures” towards Israel, corresponding to discussions about exclusion. “You can always criticize Israeli politics. But a general distance from Israel as the only strong democracy in the Middle East is not acceptable to me.”

What is now necessary is that Israel “does not become further isolated.”

Söder was additionally involved about anti-Semitism in Europe: “I am deeply concerned about the anti-Semitism that is taking place in Europe.” He cited the disinvitation of Israeli artists and the ESC dispute as examples.

Now it is vital, Söder continued, that Israel “is not further isolated.” Rather, the affiliation settlement with the EU, analysis collaborations and exchanges with Israeli science and artwork should be actively promoted.