Did support for Israel cost Germany a UN Security Council seat? | DW News

Germany’s bid for a UN Security Council seat has failed - and its foreign minister points to Berlin’s strong support for Israel as a possible reason. Germany says it has a special historical responsibility toward Israel, but that stance may have alienated some UN member states. The result might highlight the growing splits within the international community - and reflect the possible cost of taking clear positions on Israel. DW correspondent Benjamin Alvarez Gruber in New York and DW Berlin Bureau chief Max Hofmann have been following this vote for us. Chapters: 00:00 Germany fails to win temporary seats at UN Security Council 00:43 FM Wadephul: Tensions with members behind the snub? 01:11 DW's Benjamin Gruber reports from New York 02:28 Germany's support for Ukraine, Israel divisive 05:15 Calls for a reform of council structure and veto rules 06:25 DW Berlin Bureau chief Max Hofmann: Merz gov't takes another hit 07:11 Portugal, Austria UN Security Council campaigns 09:28 Russia reportedly campaigned against Germany 09:58 Financial leverage as second largest contributor? #dwcurrentaffairs For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1