German Foreign Baerbock was close to justify indiscriminate killing of civilians

Some explicitly accused her; I feel like even if she did not intend to do that, given the context and number of civilian casualties, she is giving support to the Israeli army’s massacres.

Here is a Perplexity summary:

1. Baerbock has consistently reaffirmed Germany’s support for Israel’s right to self-defense against Hamas[1][2]. She has stated that “Israel’s security is part of Germany’s raison d’état”[1].

2. However, Baerbock has also emphasized the importance of protecting civilians and adhering to international humanitarian law[1][2]. She has stated that “international humanitarian law and Israel’s right to exist are inextricably linked”[1].

3. Baerbock has called for an “immediate humanitarian cease-fire” in Gaza and warned of the threat of famine facing civilians[3]. She has urged Israel to open border crossings for more aid and stated that “every crate of food, medicine, water purification tablets and medical equipment counts”[3].

4. The minister has acknowledged the complexity of the situation, noting that when “Hamas terrorists hide behind people, behind schools, then we end up in very difficult waters”[1]. She has stated that civilian sites could lose their protected status if terrorists abuse this status[1].

5. Two sources claim that Baerbock justified Israel’s targeting of civilians in Gaza[4][5]. However, these claims are not corroborated by the other, more detailed sources provided.

Citations:
1. Auswärtiges Amt – Statement by German Foreign Minister
2. Anadolu Agency – Germany Reminds Israel of Its Obligation to Protect Civilians in Gaza
3. DW – Germany’s Baerbock Demands Humanitarian Ceasefire in Gaza
4. Middle East Monitor – German FM: Israel Can Kill Civilians in Gaza to Defend Itself
5. Al Mayadeen – PIJ Condemns German FM’s Justification for Civilian Targeting