The German parliament
In an unusual demonstration of unity against Israeli policy, a German cross-party motion is urging the parliament to call on Tel Aviv Israel to lift the Gaza blockade.
The German parliament is expected to back the motion, urging Israel to immediately lift its comprehensive blockade imposed on the Gaza Strip in 2007.
The government of Chancellor Angela Merkel is under internal pressure to work on the resumption of peace talks in the Middle East and include Hamas in negotiations.
“The living conditions of the civilian population of Gaza must be urgently improved,” said the motion, adding that the blockade was counterproductive.
“You shouldn’t talk to them (Israelis) in a way which raises their international standing — unless they show a substantial change in their position,” the motion added.
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