German FM says Israel in danger of becoming diplomatically isolated

In Jerusalem, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul says Israel is in danger of becoming diplomatically isolated amid growing international outrage over the humanitarian situation in Gaza, and that Berlin is trying to prevent that.

“Israel must always find friends, partners, and supporters in the international community. And that is currently in danger in this situation. And if there is one country that has a responsibility to prevent this, then in my view it is Germany,” Wadephul tells reporters.

Wadephul held meetings with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar after landing in Israel this afternoon, and will travel to the West Bank tomorrow for additional discussions on the Gaza humanitarian situation amid widespread international moves toward recognizing a Palestinian state.