Israel’s actions are ‘incompatible with international law,’ says Germany’s Habeck – POLITICO

BERLIN — German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck on Saturday accused Israel of breaking international law by continuing its offensive against Rafah, the first senior German politician to take such a strong stance on the Israeli military offensive in the Gaza Strip.

"It must not do so," Habeck said at a citizens dialogue in the German capital. "Of course, Israel must abide by international law," he said.

His remarks represent a shift in rhetoric of senior German government representatives, who previously have warned Israel not to attack Rafah but have been reluctant to make such direct accusations.