Experts: Van Der Bellen's War Crimes Statement "Right in International Law"
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The Federal President's choice of words to Israel makes something difficult that has been laboriously built up over decades: trust, responsibility and secure Jewish life in this country.
Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen's criticism of Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip and West Bank has also raised the waves of domestic politics. FPÖ boss Herbert Kickl was outraged, and there was support from SPÖ and Greens.
There is praise and criticism for the statements made by the Federal President to Israel. The Chancellery is trying to distance itself from Israel.
"There are countless reports of Israel's violations of so-called international humanitarian law in Gaza," says international lawyer Ralph Janik.
The Federal President has triggered harsh reactions in Jerusalem by accusing Israel of committing war crimes – and also in the Israelite community in Austria.
Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger comments on the controversial statements of Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen about Israel for the first time.
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