German Chancellor Scholz meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz noted that a two-state solution would be possible for Israelis and Palestinians to live in peace and security.

At the press conference held after his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Scholz said: “A sustainable solution that allows Israelis and Palestinians to live in peace and security can only be found with a two-state solution in the both parties must negotiate with each other.” saying.

Stating that Netanyahu also briefed him on the much-debated judicial reform in Israel, Scholz said: “As Israel’s close democratic values, partners and friends, we follow this discussion with interest and concern.” he said.

Olaf Scholz stated that he found it good and valuable that Israeli President Isaac Herzog met with many social actors to avoid further polarization in Israel and preserve social peace in the country.

Stating that they also discussed Iran’s nuclear program, Scholz said: “We agree with our concerns about Iran taking further steps to escalate tensions and reach a very high level of uranium enrichment. Therefore, a diplomatic solution is our top priority.” he used the phrases.

Stating that Iran is a threat not only to regional peace but also to world peace, Scholz stressed that Iran should not have nuclear weapons.

Noting that the Tehran administration not only supports armed groups in some states in the region, Scholz pointed out that Iran also supplied Russia with the weapons it used to attack Ukraine, and that they called on Iran to stop these destructive activities.

Scholz also condemned the Iranian administration’s violence against its own citizens.

“WE WILL HAVE THE SEPARATION OF POWERS”

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, for his part, defended the judicial reform they had planned in his country and stated that Israel has a liberal democracy and will continue to be a liberal democracy.

Stating that he does not find criticism of judicial reform in Israel correct, Netanyahu said: “Israel has an independent judiciary, but many people think it is very strong. An independent judiciary is not an omnipotent judiciary.” saying.

Netanyahu said:

“The judicial reforms seek to balance these 3 parts of the government. When we carry out these reforms, we will have the separation of powers that other countries have. I think we’ve talked about it, but there are a lot of people who don’t know about these aspects of the reform. In most countries, such as Germany, judges are chosen by elected representatives. How can you make sure that one side doesn’t get more votes than the other? The accusations that we are breaking with democracy are not true. Israel will remain a liberal democracy. Democracy is as strong and vibrant as it is today. We will not deviate an inch from that.”

Defending that he often called a meeting with the opposition but was rebuffed, Netanyahu said: “They refused to talk to me even for a minute to reach a compromise. I think this reflects the fact that there is actually no real desire to compromise. There is a desire to create a crisis, perhaps to bring down the government or to call new elections. If this situation continues, it is unfortunate, but we will do whatever it takes to correct this imbalance.” he performed the assessment of it.

Noting that they are not trying to change Israel’s democracy, Netanyahu said: “We don’t want to choose this or that reform to make Israel an illiberal country, but we want to bring it closer to the citizens, make it more representative and reflect the views of Israel. the society”. saying.

Noting that they want the rights of the majority and minorities to be strengthened, Netanyahu said: “The only way to achieve this is to create a balance between the judiciary, the legislative and the executive, and this imbalance in Israel will strengthen democracy instead to hinder her and strengthen the independent judiciary rather than impede it. It will not weaken individual fundamental rights, on the contrary, it will strengthen them”. he used the phrases.

Referring to Iran, Netanyahu said that the Jewish people would never allow a second genocide.

Reporting that they also discussed the sale of Israel’s air defense systems to Germany, Netanyahu stated that their goal is to protect Germany’s airspace and increase security cooperation.

VISITED ANIT PERON

Before the meeting, Scholz and Netanyahu visited Memorial Platform 17 at the train station, which was used to transport Jews west of Berlin to concentration camps.

In his speech here, Prime Minister Scholz said:

“A very touching and moving moment. You cannot stop here without rekindling the historical memories of the terrible destruction of Jewish life in Europe, carried out and industrially organized by Germany and the Germans. This is a place where many people are exiled, they are going to die. For this reason, we will not forget the responsibility that we have assumed from this date and we will always fulfill it. We will fulfill our responsibility and protect Jewish life in Germany. Thanks to our close relations and friendship with Israel, we will fulfill our responsibility. The security of Israel is one of the principles of existence of Germany.

Stressing the importance of Israel’s ability to defend itself, Netanyahu said: “We know that the calls for Israel’s destruction do not stop. The most important lesson to be learned from the Holocaust is to counter such threats in time to prevent such catastrophes.” saying.

THE PRESIDENT OF THE CENTRAL COUNCIL OF THE JEWS MEETS NETANYAHU

On the other hand, the president of the Central Council of Jews, Josef Schuster, said in a statement regarding his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Berlin: “I expressed my concern to the prime minister that his government is increasingly dividing More to Israel. society and undermining confidence in democratic Israel.” saying.

“Jews in Germany and around the world stand with Israel and want to continue to do so,” Schuster said. he used the phrases.

Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to return home tonight after meeting German President Frank Walter Steinmeier. (AA)