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Germans have an increasingly negative view of Israel 60 years after the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations, said a new survey released by the Bertelsmann Foundation on Friday

The report pointed to a significant change in the mood of Germans towards Israel over the past four years.

Back in 2021, 46% of German citizens surveyed had a positive attitude towards Israel. Meanwhile, only 36% have a positive opinion of Israel, while 38% rate the Jewish state negatively.

The German government has been one of the strongest supporters of Israel but has come under growing public pressure as a result of Israel’s brutal military campaign in Gaza.

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[–] edel@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 month ago (10 children)

If the rumors are right that Trump will recognize Palestine next week (we have to see the conditions and what borders), but in any case give any credit to Palestinians... I wonder what Germany and France will say would they go down with Israelś government. Israel, as we know it, won´t survive. It won´t be the poor Palestinians, nor Iran or Egypt... it will be their own population as many will burst out of their delusional bubbles and poke the rest. Germany, unless correcting its path now, will end up the same.

[–] akalanka@masto.es 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] edel@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I think it is true, but since the leaks (I have a feeling Israel is behind it), the pressure that Trump will be facing till next week to water it down will be horrendous. I already saw members of his administration trying to reassure Israel, but it is unequivocal that Trump is having a change of heart, probably since Netanyahu's last visit. Now, like in his previous administration that he ordered the exit Afghanistan and scale down from Syria, the establishment completely disobeyed, dragged their feat or simply followed some one's else orders. Even presidents, with thousands high ranking and autonomous working underneath them, it is very easy to work against the President and even go unnoticed doing so... Once could see this as a safeguard, but it is not in this case.

[–] geneva_convenience@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Trump also did a tough man talk for Zelensky and then turned around after he got his mineral deal.

It is very much possible that Trump is simply trying to get some concessions out of Israel. Unlike the most politicians he is not afraid of being portrayed as the bad guy by his allies when he wants concessions. Because he thinks that world politics is somehow similar to real estate and the long term reputation of America does not matter.

[–] edel@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 month ago
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