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 on April 9 that Nicaragua’s case was rushed, based on flimsy evidence and should be thrown out for lack of jurisdiction. “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 being 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. Berlin has been one of Israel’s staunchest supporters since the October 7 attacks led by the Palestinian group Hamas, which governs Gaza, and Israel’s subsequent assault on Gaza.
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