Johann Wadephul criticized Itamar Ben-Gvir's calls for targeted killings and settlement projects in the West Bank.

The entities involved

• Johann Wadephul →

  German politician (CDU), Federal Foreign Minister, Member of the Bundestag

  • Sergei Lavrov and Johann Wadephul held diplomatic talks addressing ongoing geopolitical tensions, security concerns, and the food export crisis.Mon 12:42
  • As the G7 summit continues, President Macron is leading diplomatic efforts in France, hosting Donald Trump and discussing regional stability with Johann Wadephul.Mon 01:51
• West Bank →

  Palestinian territory on the western bank of the Jordan River, occupied by Israel

  • Israeli bombardment and ground operations, coupled with violence and investigations, threaten to spill over across the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem.Mon 16:56
  • Spain's Sira Rego made controversial remarks about the Palestinian state, leading Israel to summon the Spanish embassy and expel diplomats from Ramallah.Mon 14:44
• Itamar Ben-Gvir →

  Israeli lawyer and far-right politician (born 1976), Israel's Minister of National Security since 2022

  • Ben-Gvir's actions reflect occupation policy in Ramallah.Mon 12:49
  • Itamar Ben-Gvir targets Hamas as an extremist leader and protests the 1996 attacks in Jerusalem.Mon 07:26

Related events

• EU pressured to sanction Ben-Gvir over remarks; German lawmaker calls for action.Aug 17
• Israel expands settlements in the West Bank with the approval of the government led by Netanyahu.Sep 11
• Itamar Ben-Gvir has been criticized for proposing shared governance and shared security responsibilities for the West Bank, including claims about the Jordan River.Fri 11:59
• Ben-Gvir's actions in Nablus, West Bank, are being reported by CNN on TikTok.Aug 26
• An elimination project is underway in the West Bank, accompanied by senior general commentary and international allies announcing sanctions against settlements.Sep 14