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Diplomatic Appeal on Gaza: Meinl-Reisinger Rejects Sanctions
An open letter from 26 high-ranking Austrian diplomats, including former Foreign Minister Benita Ferrero-Waldner and her predecessor Peter Jankowitsch, has sparked a heated debate about Austria's Gaza policy. The diplomats are calling for tougher action against Israel, but Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger (NEOS) is sticking to the government's current line and rejecting sanctions.
Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger remains firm in her opposition to sanctions against Israel. / Picture: © BMEIA Bundesministerium für Europa, Integration und Äußeres / Michael Gruber / Flickr Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0 DEED)
The signatories, who include active ambassadors such as Barbara Grosse (Libya) and Marieke Zimburg (Jordan), appeal to the German government in their letter entitled “Words must be followed by urgent action.” They call for serious consideration of suspending the EU-Israel Association Agreement and funding programs, as well as imposing trade restrictions and a comprehensive arms…
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