Germany's foreign minister met with his Israeli counterpart Gabi Ashkenazi in Jerusalem on Wednesday to convey Europe's stiff opposition to Israel's plans to begin annexing parts of the West Bank.
"Many people in Israel - and also in the European Union - are preoccupied with the current developments in the Middle East peace process and the possible annexation plans," Maas said prior to his departure.
"Germany remains committed to the goal of a negotiated two-state solution. We will also talk about this and I will underline that we are ready to support all initiatives to revive talks between Israelis and Palestinians."