Former Diplomat Issacharoff advocates for halting weapon shipments to Israel, deeming it a moderate action
Former Israeli Ambassador to Germany Calls for International Pressure on Gaza Crisis
Jeremy Issacharoff, the former Israeli ambassador to Germany, has expressed concerns over the growing international isolation Israel is facing due to its military actions in Gaza. This sentiment is evident in Berlin's recent arms embargo, which Issacharoff sees as a "warning sign" of strained relations with Israel's strategic partners.
While Issacharoff has not publicly advocated for a ceasefire, his analysis suggests a desire for a more pragmatic approach to resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He believes that international pressure, rather than ideological rigidity, should be the focus, with the aim of pressuring Hamas to surrender and secure the release of Israeli hostages.
Issacharoff's stance is in line with calls from various former Israeli officials, who have urged for an end to the Gaza war and the return of hostages. They have also urged influential international actors, such as the US president, to use their influence to negotiate a ceasefire and provide humanitarian relief.
In terms of specific actions, Issacharoff recommends that international pressure should be applied to Hamas to release the Israeli hostages and bring an end to the war. This approach aligns with the views of approximately 60 to 70 percent of Israelis who want the conflict to end and the hostages to be returned.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz's decision to halt arms deliveries to Israel has been described by Issacharoff as "measured in scope and time-limited." This suggests that Issacharoff sees this move as a necessary step in the ongoing crisis, even if it deviates from Israel's current policy.
The international pressure being exerted is a joint effort by the U.S., Arab states like Qatar and Egypt, as well as Britain, France, and Germany. This coalition is seen as a turning point in the crisis, according to Issacharoff, more significant than debates over Palestinian state recognition or a weapons embargo.
The "day-after plan" that Issacharoff believes Germans want to see for the Gaza Strip post-war refers to outlining how the region will proceed after the war. However, the text does not provide specific details about the ongoing war or the hostages mentioned. Nor does it specify the duration of the halt of arms deliveries to Israel.
In conclusion, Issacharoff's stance reflects a concern about Israel's diplomatic isolation and a support for pragmatic international pressure aimed at achieving a decisive end to Hamas's rule in Gaza through negotiated outcomes that include hostage recovery, rather than prolonged military escalation or unilateral moves that exacerbate isolation.
- The ongoing war-and-conflicts in Gaza have brought about discussions for policy-and-legislation changes, with former Israeli ambassador Jeremy Issacharoff advocating for international pressure instead of ideological rigidity to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
- Issacharoff's stance on the Gaza crisis has coincided with calls from various former Israeli officials, who have urged politics involving the US president and other influential international actors to use their influence to secure a ceasefire, release of Israeli hostages, and provide humanitarian relief.
