The question of genocide assumes a clear intention to exterminate an ethnic group. I still cannot see any such clear intention and therefore cannot share the report's conclusions, says Sebastian Fischer, spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry.
We take the allegations in the report very seriously and are analyzing them at present.
Fischer emphasizes that Germany has repeatedly urged the Israeli government to adapt its military operations in Gaza to better protect civilians.
But it is still our opinion that Israel is acting in defense against Hamas, which triggered this conflict with its terrorist attacks.
Amnesty International's report was published on Thursday. According to the organization, its conclusions were drawn based on extensive amounts of information, including interviews, satellite images, reports, and statements from Israeli representatives.
Israel has rejected Amnesty's conclusions as "completely false".
