Israelis for Peace

Open Letter for German Action Against Human Rights Violations in the West Bank & More Updates

In the last days, we’ve been collecting signatures for an open letter against the atrocities in the West Bank. Here is a part of it:

“Since the announcement of a fragile ceasefire in Gaza in October 2025, international attention has largely shifted away from the region. However, the Israeli government has continued to severely violate the ceasefire and its human rights obligations, in Gaza and in the occupied West Bank. We call upon Germany, one of Israel’s closest allies, to fulfill its own obligations under international law and its commitment to human rights by acting decisively against these ongoing atrocities.

The situation in the West Bank is deteriorating rapidly. In recent months, there has been a surge in settler violence against Palestinians, particularly targeting herding communities in Area C. These attacks – which include the daily harassment of farmers, targeting of humanitarian activists – Israelis and internationals – and organized raids on Palestinian villages – often occur with the tacit agreement or active assistance of the Israeli military. According to the Israeli human rights organization B’Tselem, more than 44 communities have been displaced since October 2023.

Germany holds a unique position of influence in the West Bank as a primary financial supporter of both the Palestinian Authority and local civil society. While the U.S. has turned a blind eye to the escalation of extremist violence and ethnic cleansing in the West Bank, the many military raids on cities and villages in the region must not enjoy tacit international approval. We urge Germany to shift its policy and pressure Israel to cease the annexation and human rights violations.“

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