The International Court of Justice in The Hague rejected Nicaragua’s lawsuit against Germany on April 30, which accused Germany of complicity in the “genocide of the Palestinians.” Despite this, the court did not grant the demands to halt German military aid and arms sales to Israel. In early April, both parties presented their arguments before the court, with the Nicaraguan delegation led by Ambassador Carlos José Arguelo Gomez expressing concern for the lives of thousands and the destruction of an entire people due to Germany’s alleged failures to prevent genocide.
The Nicaraguan diplomat warned of potential future uprisings among Palestinians if Israel continues to receive support from countries like Germany. However, representatives from Germany maintained that the allegations against them were exaggerated and unfounded. They argued that their support for Israel stems from historical responsibilities and emphasized their ongoing humanitarian aid efforts in the region.
Germany’s delegates emphasized that the claims made by Nicaragua regarding arms supplies were inaccurate and reiterated their commitment to assisting Palestinians despite challenging circumstances. The German representatives expressed confidence that the lawsuit would not hold up in court and defended their foreign policy decisions in light of their historical context.
