German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warns Israel against launching “a major offensive on Rafah.”
“I strongly caution against conducting a major offensive on Rafah,” the minister writes on X, formerly Twitter.
Israeli officials have said the operation in the Gazan city is “limited.”
“One million people cannot vanish into thin air. They need protection. They urgently need further humanitarian assistance,” she adds, demanding that ”the Rafah and Kerem Shalom border crossings must be reopened immediately.”
Germany has for decades been a staunch supporter of Israel. Berlin, however, has gradually shifted its tone as reported civilian casualties in Gaza have soared, becoming increasingly critical of the humanitarian situation in Gaza. In recent weeks, Baerbock has repeatedly spoken out against a ground offensive in Rafah.
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