Increasing arms spending will not make the world a safer place. We need to deepen international development cooperation and shape it courageously. Many examples show how peace and stability can be consolidated in this way, writes Melanie Hauenstein.
By Melanie Hauenstein
Israel announces the expansion of settlements in the West Bank in response to the recognition of Palestine by NATO members Canada and the UK.
By Markus Bickel
In view of the Israeli army's invasion of Gaza City, the human rights organization is calling for an end to trade with Israel, which supports violations of international law.
By Markus Bickel
The Commission is making a new attempt to persuade Israel to change course in view of the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. However, the suspension of trade benefits only has a chance if Germany also agrees and supports a tougher stance.
By Stephan Israel and Stefan Braun
Israels Außenminister Gideon Saar nennt erwartete Vorschläge für Sanktionen der EU-Kommission gegen sein Land unverhältnismäßig. Er wirft der Kommission vor, sich auf Hamas-Angaben zu verlassen.
By Redaktion Table
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has called the EU Commission's expected proposals for sanctions against his country disproportionate. He accused the Commission of relying on information provided by Hamas.
By Redaktion Table
With martial words, the Commission President appeals to the pro-European forces to fight together for Europe's independence. But EPP leader Weber and S&D chairwoman Gárcia Peréz no longer seem capable of doing so.
By Till Hoppe and Markus Grabitz
As a member of a sniper unit, he is alleged to have shot civilians in the Gaza Strip. The Berlin-based human rights organization ECCHR has now filed a criminal complaint against the man from Munich.
By Markus Bickel
Israel has once again carried out an attack on high-ranking Hamas leaders. The fact that this took place in Qatar of all places is likely to make peace negotiations much more difficult.
By Redaktion Table
