Kiesewetter in an “early start”
“Containment is not an attitude”
October 31, 2023, 1:02 p.m
Roderich Kiesewetter is very concerned about the relativization of Hamas’ actions. The terrorist organization used the most brutal possible force against civilians, said the CDU foreign expert. He criticizes Germany’s voting behavior at the UN.
CDU foreign politician Roderich Kiesewetter says he is concerned that Hamas’ actions in the region will be put into perspective. “Hamas is a terrorist organization that questions Israel’s right to exist and has used the most brutal possible violence against Israel,” said Kiesewetter in ntv’s “Early Start”. Unfortunately, he had to realize “that Hamas, as a terrorist organization, continues to have support from neighboring Arab states, that Egypt does not allow enough humanitarian corridors and that countries like Qatar, which help train and finance Hamas, do not influence the Hamas leadership to ensure humanitarian support to solve the situation,” said the CDU chairman in the Foreign Affairs Committee.
Israel has been announcing its ground offensive in the Gaza Strip for weeks. “And that’s why we should do everything we can to provide humanitarian help, but not talk Israel into the operation.” The terrorist organization is occupying hospitals and setting up its headquarters there. It is Hamas, “also with the support of Qatar,” that is provoking a difficult humanitarian situation.
Kiesewetter called the West’s lack of unity on the United Nations’ most recent Israel resolution a problem. Russia, Iran and China rejoiced in the background. Unfortunately, the German federal government was unable to create a unified European mood. Unlike the USA, Germany abstained from the UN. “It doesn’t contain a stance; we should have taken a clearer stance on Israel’s side,” said Kiesewetter. Rhetorical support alone is not enough.
“We need to invest more in defense”
Kiesewetter spoke out against the reinstatement of military service in Germany, but in favor of strengthening the Bundeswehr. “We are on the threshold of dramatic developments, and that is why we must invest more in national and alliance defense.”
In this context, Kiesewetter advocated increasing the number of voluntary services in Germany. “The cap on voluntary service at 80,000 should definitely be expanded to 300,000, 400,000, i.e. half of a birth cohort,” said the CDU politician. “The young generation wants to do something for their country, and we should support that and not put a cap on it.”