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Merz: Germany Still to Decide Whether to Back Sanctions on Israel
Germany weighs EU sanctions on Israel amid concerns over disproportionate military actions and humanitarian impact, with over 65,000 Palestinian casualties reported, Chancellor Merz stated.
- Germany is concerned about Israel's military actions in Gaza but has not decided on EU sanctions, stated Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
- Merz described Israel's military actions as 'disproportionate' and emphasized increased humanitarian aid access to Gaza.
- Germany's final position on the proposed EU sanctions will be discussed at the cabinet level next week.
- Merz emphasized that Germany does not support the view that Israel's actions constitute genocide but acknowledges civilian suffering in Gaza.
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Merz: Germany still to decide whether to back sanctions on Israel
Germany will reach a decision on whether to back European Union sanctions against Israel before a European Union meeting in Copenhagen in October, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on a visit to Madrid on Thursday.
During his inaugural visit to Madrid, Merz reiterated solidarity with Israel and avoided a clear yes to EU sanctions - in contrast to Sánchez.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that Germany will formulate its position on the measures against Israel proposed by the European Commission by October. Meanwhile, the Italian opposition accuses the prime minister of embarrassing Italy by remaining silent on the events in Gaza.
Hardly any EU government goes to court with Israel as hard as the Spanish one, and hardly one is as reserved as the German one. During the Merz visit to Madrid, both positions clash.
EU Commission President von der Leyen wants Israel to change course with sanctions in the Gaza Strip. The Federal Government takes time with a reaction.
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