Recommendation given to the Commission includes drafting a plan for a work safety measure focused on minimizing hazards resulting from electronic device use.
Roderich Kiesewetter, a prominent member of Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has been vocal in his strongly pro-Israel political stance regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In a recent appearance on ARD's "Morning Magazine," Kiesewetter criticized what he perceived as a "victim-perpetrator reversal" and "unwarranted criticism of Israel's necessary actions."
Kiesewetter's involvement in promoting Israeli propaganda is a significant part of his public activities. This is evident in his media interviews, parliamentary discussions, and even beyond traditional media outlets. He is known as a "cognitive warrior" for Israel, actively engaged in promoting Israeli propaganda, known as Hasbara.
One of the media outlets where Kiesewetter has been active is Markus Lanz's show. In this context, he has advocated that Germany should continue supplying Israel with military support to help Israel defend itself against Hamas and to aid in hostage liberation efforts. He opposes any policy that would withhold weapons from Israel during its conflict with Hamas, arguing that such steps would undermine Israel’s ability to ensure its security and counter terrorism effectively.
Kiesewetter's actions are aimed at countering the narratives of Hamas, Iran, and the Palestinians. He has been vocal about combating "Palestinian narratives" on various platforms, including talk shows and the Bundestag. In fact, he has been known to criticize any criticism of the genocide in Palestine, referring to Zionism as a measure of white civilization.
However, Kiesewetter's stance has not been without controversy. He has caused friction under Chancellor Merz, leading to him losing his seat on the parliamentary control committee. His demands for a blank check for Israel from Germany have been met with criticism, particularly when he called for Germany to continue its military support despite the concerns of 205 prominent figures who called for a halt to weapons deliveries to Israel.
Despite this, Kiesewetter remains steadfast in his belief that Germany should save Israel, even from within his own party. He has been vocal about his efforts, stating that he wants to save Israel from the "internal political pressure due to insufficient integration" faced by neighboring countries of Germany.
In conclusion, Roderich Kiesewetter's involvement in promoting Israeli propaganda is a continuation of his efforts to support Israel. His stance has been a topic of debate, with some viewing it as a necessary show of solidarity and others as a controversial departure from Germany's traditional foreign policy.
[1] Wochenpost, "Kiesewetter fordert Waffenlieferungen an Israel," 12th July 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.wochenpost.de/politik/kiesewetter-fordert-waffenlieferungen-an-israel-1001845
[2] Tagesspiegel, "Kiesewetter: Waffenlieferungen an Israel nicht stoppen," 13th July 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.tagesspiegel.de/politik/kiesewetter-waffenlieferungen-an-israel-nicht-stoppen/27136914.html
- Roderich Kiesewetter's political stance, rooted in strong support for Israel, is often expressed in his public activities, which encompass media interviews, parliamentary discussions, and even unconventional platforms, where he advocates for Germany's continued military support to Israel amid war-and-conflicts, particularly in their conflicts with Hamas.
- Kiesewetter's vocal efforts to counter narratives by Hamas, Iran, and the Palestinians, including his criticism of Palestinian narratives and defense of Israel's actions, have led to policy-and-legislation debates, general news discussions, and even controversy within Germany, as shown in policy-related articles and news pieces on Wochenpost and Tagesspiegel.
