Merz says Israeli actions in Gaza 'no longer justified'

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Merz says Israeli actions in Gaza 'no longer justified'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the fight against "Hamas terrorism" does not justify the suffering of civilians in Gaza. He no longer "understands what Israel is trying to achieve." DW has more.

Merz says 'no longer understands' Israel's goal in Gaza

Berlin: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Monday he no longer understands the Israeli army s objective in Gaza amid a stepped up offensive in the...