Germany urges 'international responsibility' in Gaza
In a DW exclusive interview, Germany's top diplomat Annalena Baerbock discussed the international community's role in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, and pushed back against criticism over Germany's stance. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock called for the international community to play a role in Gaza to protect civilians after the current conflict between Israel and Hamas ends. The comments stem from an interview with DW on Monday. Baerbock has visited Israel three times since the conflict broke out on October 7 when the Palestinian militant-Islamist group Hamas attacked Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking some 240 hostages. In response, Israel launched an aerial assault and a large-scale ground operation in Gaza. According to the Hamas-run Health Ministry, over 13,000 people have been killed in Gaza. Speaking with DW's Jaafar Abdul-Karim, Baerbock defended Germany's opposition to a long-term cease-fire, and emphasized that the priority needs t...