October 27, 2022

Germany Remarks at a Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Chair of the Anti-Israel “Commission of Inquiry”, UN WebTV

https://media.un.org/index.php/en/asset/k1u/k1ukq81w1h

"We would like to reiterate our criticism of the open-ended nature of this Commission, which led Germany to vote against the establishment of this mandate last year. Germany also stands firmly against any form of anti-Semitism and, therefore, clearly denounces statements by Mr. Miloon Kothari, member of this Commission. While we respect the independence of UN bodies and investigative mechanisms, we remain concerned about the disproportionate attention given to Israel in the UN fora. This latest report raises important questions, but falls short of taking security concerns of Israel into account. Israel has a right to defend itself against armed attacks and hold perpetrators accountable. In doing so, it must respect the principles of international law and international humanitarian law. In Germany’s view, the only way to end the occupation and the conflict is through negotiation of the two-state solution, which does justice to the legitimate expectations of both sides."