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German Minister of Foreign Affairs, Heiko Maas stated in Jerusalem Wednesday (10/6) that Germany and its European partners have "serious concerns" over Israel's plans to annex parts of the occupied West Bank. As quoted by AFP.com (10/6), the first high-level European visitor to Israel since the corona-virus pandemic hit, Maas brought a message of disquiet to Israel which he later reiterated in neighboring Jordan. Speaking in Jerusalem, Maas expressed his honest and serious concerns about the possible consequences of such a step.  Israel has signaled it intends to annex West Bank settlements and the Jordan Valley, as proposed by US President, Donald Trump, with initial steps slated to begin from July 1, the same day Germany takes the rotating EU presidency. Along with the European Union, it’s believed that the annexation would not be compatible with international law. This was affirmed by Maas in a joint press conference alongside his Israeli counterpart, Gabi Ashkenazi, calling instead for the resumption of talks towards a two-state solution//AFP