German deputy: Israel's brutal attacks violate international law
A leading parliamentary deputy of Germany's ruling Social Democratic Party (SPD) today strongly criticized Israel's brutal military actions in Gaza and Lebanon, saying it violated international law.
The deputy head of the SPD faction, Walter Kolbow told the online daily Netzeitung that Israel's military attacks against civilians in Lebanon and Gaza and the destruction of infrastructure were in "violation of international law."
"What has the foreign ministry or an electric power plant in Gaza to do with cutting off supply routes?," asked Kolbow who returned Thursday from a four-day trip to Israel and the Palestinian-run territories.
The lawmaker called on the US, UN, Russia and the European Union to play a more active role in mediating in this major Mideast crisis.
Kolbow urged also stepped up international efforts to help alleviate the suffering of the civilian population in Gaza and Lebanon.
Israel has faced international condemnation and outrage as a result of its ruthless military strikes in Gaza and Lebanon.
