Berlin SPD Pushes for Clear Middle East Policy Ahead of May Landesparteitag

The SPD-Kreisverband Mitte has submitted a proposal emphasizing human rights, a two-state solution, and reconstruction efforts in Gaza.

The Berliner SPD-Kreisverband Mitte has formally proposed a debate on the Middle East conflict for the Landesparteitag scheduled on May 24, 2025.
The proposal references the October 2023 Hamas attack, which killed 1,200 people and left Israeli hostages in Gaza, as a pivotal moment shaping the discussion.
It highlights the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, citing widespread destruction and tens of thousands of civilian casualties.
The proposal criticizes Israeli settlement policies, calls for German government support of Palestinian statehood, and advocates for a Gaza reconstruction conference.
The SPD-Kreisverband Mitte asserts that their position, developed through consultations with Jewish and Palestinian voices, balances Israel's right to self-defense with commitments to international law and human rights.