The blog discusses the controversy surrounding claims that Syria blurred German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock in a photograph during her visit. It argues that such an act is justifiable, drawing a comparison to Germany’s removal of Adolf Hitler’s imagery, albeit clarifying that Baerbock is not comparable to Hitler. However, the author criticizes Baerbock for allegedly supporting Israeli violations of international law, including war crimes linked to settlements in occupied territories.
The blog meticulously outlines the legal framework supporting the assertion that Israeli settlement policies breach jus cogens norms—peremptory principles of international law—and discusses the obligations of states under international conventions, such as the Fourth Geneva Convention and the Rome Statute. It highlights Baerbock’s legal education and her direct awareness of these violations, evidenced by an email sent to her detailing the international legal principles and obligations Germany is accused of neglecting.
The blog accuses Baerbock of enabling human rights violations and critiques Germany’s decision to defund Israeli human rights organizations exposing these issues. It concludes with a provocative suggestion to blur Baerbock’s public image with the hashtag #EraseAnnalenaBaerbock, symbolizing Germany’s alleged disregard for international law and ethical governance.