US EditionGermany'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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Now there is also trouble in the coalition about foreign policy. It is about an appeal of 28 states, to which CDU Chancellor and Foreign Minister do not want to join - but the SPD does.
Now there is also trouble in the coalition about foreign policy. It is about an appeal of 28 states, to which CDU Chancellor and Foreign Minister do not want to join - but the SPD does.
Germany's Merz faces pressure to toughen Israel stance after abstaining from coalition letter
"The demands in the letter from the 29 partners to the Israeli government are understandable to me. I would have wished for Germany to join the signal sent by the 29 partners," she said.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz last night called on the Israeli government to immediately stop the "merciless bombing of the Gaza Strip and allow the unhindered entry of humanitarian aid."
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