Did Germany lose its UNSC seat because of support for Israel?

Germany failed to secure a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, losing to Austria and Portugal. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul suggested that Berlin's support for Israel may have cost crucial votes. This is the first time Germany has failed to win a rotating seat after decades of success. The defeat sparked domestic criticism, including from the AfD and the SPD.