Defense Minister Benny Gantz meets German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas in Jerusalem, in talks that focus on the Trump peace plan, Iran and Israel’s planned annexation of portions of the West Bank, among other issues.
According to a Defense Ministry statement, the two also discussed regional developments and the diplomatic steps that are on the agenda.
“Gantz told Maas that the US administration’s peace plan represents a historic opportunity that he views as important to advance, together with the administration,” says the statement. “This will [be advanced] with a responsible outlook and the utmost dialogue with various actors in the region, and as part of a broad international dialogue.”
Maas earlier in the day warned Israel against annexation, but stopped short of threatening European sanctions.
Gantz also thanks Maas for outlawing the Hezbollah terrorist group and its fight against anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism and defense of Israel “with an emphasis on in international fora.”
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