Germany rejects allegation of aiding genocide in Gaza at ICJ
Al Jazeera
Germany says 98 percent of arms exports to Israel since October 7 were equipment like vests, helmets and binoculars.
Germany has denied accusations that it was aiding genocide in Gaza by selling Israel arms in a case at the top UN court brought by Nicaragua – a case that reflects a mounting legal action in support of Palestinians.
Tania von Uslar-Gleichen, legal adviser for the German Foreign Ministry, told the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Tuesday that Nicaragua’s case was rushed, based on flimsy evidence and should be thrown out for lack of jurisdiction.
Arms exports were scrutinised for adherence to international law, she said.
“Germany is doing its utmost to live up to its responsibility vis-a-vis both the Israeli and the Palestinian people,” she added, with Germany the largest individual donor of humanitarian aid to Palestinians.
Von Uslar-Gleichen said Israel’s security was a priority for Germany given the history of the Nazi decimation of Jews.
