During his visit to the Israeli Occupying Power and at a joint press conference with his Israeli counterpart Gabi Ashkenazi, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said that Israel’s annexation of the occupied West Bank would constitute a violation of international law. Maas said that Germany and the European Union were seeking clarity about Israel’s intentions. Maas is the first European diplomat who visited Israel since the formation of its new government last month. To check the news, click here