Heiko Mas spoke at the Institute for National Security Studies, referring to Tehran's violations: "They must not possess nuclear weapons" • On the vaccination campaign in Israel: "Inspires us all"
"Iran's missile program and Iran's aggressive presence in the region must be addressed."
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German Foreign Minister Heiko Mas spoke today (Wednesday) at a conference of the Institute for National Security Studies at Tel Aviv University, referring to Iran's arms race: "Tehran's irresponsible behavior in recent weeks has made clear how important it is to stop Iran from ever acquiring nuclear weapons. "This is the most important thing for the nuclear deal, because it allows for the greatest transparency. In addition to dealing with the nuclear issue, Iran's missile program and the aggressive establishment in the region must be addressed."
On the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, he said: "We see how the chances of a two-state solution are undermined due to violence and the call for violence, but also due to continued construction in settlements in the West Bank. We call for an end to all activity at Givat Hamatos. "The future elections in Israel. In order to bring about the resumption of negotiations, unilateral steps that harm the process must be avoided and cooperation must begin with the Palestinians in a joint campaign against the Corona virus."
"Normalization agreements are proof that reconciliation and cooperation are achievable. But for that, courage is needed. The goal to be sought is peace and cooperation between Israel and its neighbors. However, full peace and cooperation with the Arab world will not be realized without a solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. "The normalization agreements, the new administration in the United States and the future elections in Israel and also in the PA territories - all call for rethinking."
The German Foreign Minister also referred to the vaccination campaign in Israel: "The fight against the Corona virus is far from over, but the successful vaccination campaign in Israel is an inspiration to the whole world."