Germany says recognising Palestinian state now would send ‘wrong signal’

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Thursday that recognising a Palestinian state now would send “the wrong signal”, despite moves by other European countries in that direction.

Speaking at a Berlin press conference with his Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar, Wadephul stressed German support for a two-state solution but said “negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians must be concluded” first.

Spain, Ireland and Norway a year ago recognised a Palestinian state and President…