Politician from the left wing advocates for symbolic air bridge to Gaza
In the face of the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the sealed-off Gaza Strip, Ines Schwerdtner, Chair of the Left Party in Germany, has called for a change of course in the country's foreign policy.
In an interview with the "Rheinische Post", Schwerdtner voiced her concerns about the ongoing crisis and urged the German government to take decisive action. She advocated for the recognition of Palestine as a state and the suspension of the association agreement between Germany and Israel.
Schwerdtner views the planned air bridge by the federal government for Gaza as largely ineffective and emphasizes that unhindered access for aid goods is crucial for effectively supplying the needy population in Gaza. She believes that for this access to be granted, the federal government must exert pressure, similar to what is needed for a ceasefire.
Schwerdtner urges the suspension of arms deliveries to Israel and compares the planned air bridge to Gaza with the Berlin airlift, stating that the frequency of flights won't be repeated in Gaza. She also emphasizes that Israel must grant unhindered access for aid goods to end the humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip.
However, Schwerdtner's demands do not include a repeat of her earlier statements about the ineffectiveness of the air bridge, the importance of unhindered access for aid goods, or the need for Israel to grant unhindered access for aid goods.
Schwerdtner's calls for action come at a time when the international community is under increasing pressure to address the ongoing crisis in Gaza and find a lasting solution to the conflict. Her demands highlight the urgency of the situation and the need for immediate action to alleviate the suffering of the people in Gaza.
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- Schwerdtner's call for a change in Germany's foreign policy extended to policy and legislation, advocating for the suspension of the association agreement between Germany and Israel, and the recognition of Palestine as a state.
- In the realm of general news and politics, Schwerdtner has expressed concerns over the war-and-conflicts in Gaza, urging for a halt in arms deliveries to Israel and advocating for unhindered access for aid goods as a means to end the humanitarian crisis.
- As part of her broader stance, Schwerdtner has also mentioned migration, pointing out that war-and-conflicts and the resulting humanitarian crises like the one in Gaza could be contributing factors to migration patterns.
