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Germany's Merz faces pressure to toughen stance on Israel
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing pressure to adopt a firmer stance on Israel from coalition members, who want Germany to join a condemnation of the 'inhumane killing' of Palestinians.
- Reem Alabali Radovan, the international development minister, expressed dissatisfaction with Germany's decision not to sign the statement of condemnation.
- Merz has stated that he told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Germany does not agree with the Israeli government's policy on Gaza.
- Critics argue that historical legacies should not excuse current actions and demand 'clear and immediate consequences' for Israel, including the suspension of arms exports to Israel.
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55 Articles
In Berlin, the frustration about the Israeli army's actions in the Gaza Strip is growing. Chancellor Merz urges humanitarian aid, the SPD demands clear consequences. It is still unclear whether there will be a stop to arms deliveries.
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There are probably three factors that prevented Friedrich Merz from agreeing to the appeal of the 28 countries: domestic political issues, lack of solidarity and a blind spot.
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