During a recent visit to Beirut, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock made significant statements regarding the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Baerbock accused Hezbollah of using Lebanese civilians as human shields and reiterated Israel's right to self-defense, as reported by her ministry.
Baerbock highlighted the daily fear experienced by the people of Lebanon due to Hezbollah's actions, emphasizing the group's use of civilians to launch attacks on Israel. She emphasized the importance of protecting civilians under international humanitarian law and advocated for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict.