Germany says ‘history’ drives Israel aid in ICJ case

“Our history is the reason why Israel’s security has been at the core of Germany’s foreign policy,” she told the court.

“Where Germany has provided support to Israel, including in a form of export of arms and other military equipment, the quality and purposes of these supplies have been grossly distorted by Nicaragua.”

In her opening statement, she argued that Germany was doing its “utmost to live up to its responsibility” to both Palestinians and Israelis.

Germany had a duty to remind Israel of the rules of international humanitarian law, even as it exercised its “right to self-defence”, she added.

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