(1 Aug 2025)
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Taybeh, West Bank – 1 August 2025
1. Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul talks to local priest and residents
2. A tilt up from burned land to the Wadephul talking to residents
3. Wadephul walking to talk to media
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Johann Wadephul, Germany’s foreign minister:
"We will not recognize the Palestinian state at once. It is one of the last steps to be made. But we are absolutely committed to the two-state solution. And we see our first priority in making contributions for the state-building process of Palestine. The first thing we have to achieve is a ceasefire and to end the war in the Gaza Strip."
5. Wide of the ancient Church of St. George
6. SOUNDBITE (English) Johann Wadephul, Germany’s foreign minister
"This is, of course, an urgent call especially for the terrorists of Hamas to lay down their weapons and to release the hostages. I just met relatives of hostages, which are still held by Hamas. But also we call on the Israeli government to be ready for peace."
7. Various of Wadephul walking next to the remains of the ancient Church of St. George
8. Wadephul getting into car
STORYLINE:
Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Friday that his country is not recognizing a Palestinian state as a first step.
“It is one of the last steps to be taken. But we are absolutely committed to the two-state solution,” Wadephul said during a visit to the village of Taybeh in the occupied West Bank.
Earlier on Friday, Wadephul met with families of hostages still being held by Hamas. He called for Hamas to disarm and urged the Israeli government to seek peace.
Taybeh has witnessed several recent attacks by Israeli settlers, including the burning of fields near the village and damage to the ancient Church of St. George.
The West Bank has experienced a surge in settler violence since the Israel-Hamas war broke out.
The West Bank has also seen the Israeli military targeting militants in large-scale operations that have killed hundreds of Palestinians and displaced tens of thousands.
The Christian community in Israel and the Palestinian territories has dwindled as a percentage of the overall population over the decades, with experts citing lower birthrates and emigration by people fleeing conflict or seeking better opportunities abroad.
AP video shot by Imad Isseid
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