Germany's Friedrich Merz says Israel attacks on Gaza no longer justified

Germany’s leader has criticized Israel’s conduct in Gaza. Here’s why that’s a big deal

For decades, Germany has stood squarely in Israel’s corner, its dark history of Jewish persecution shaping its modern-day policy of virtually unquestioned backing.

Germany shifts tone on Israel over 'incomprehensible' Gaza carnage

BERLIN: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivered his most severe rebuke of Israel to date on Tuesday (May 27), criticising massive air strikes on Gaza as no longer justified by the need to fight Hamas and "no longer comprehensible". The message, delivered from a press conference in Finland, reflects a br

The President of the Commission said that the escalation cannot be justified on the basis of humanitarian and international law - Friedrich Merz stressed that he "no longer sees logic" in the massive missile attacks - The Finnish Prime Minister said that the attacks are "unacceptable"

German chancellor issues rare public criticism of Israel, saying Gaza war 'can no longer be justified' - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has issued a rare public rebuke of Israel, saying he felt compelled to speak out because “international humanitarian law is really being violated” in Gaza. The comments come as the Israeli army is expanding its fighting in Gaza in order to, it says, take control of the vast majority of the Palestinian enclave where it has been at war since Hamas launched an attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Aid groups say that th…

Friedrich Merz Israel: German Chancellor says assault on Gaza 'no longer justified,' signaling changing German opinion on Israel

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has sharply criticised Israel's ongoing air strikes on Gaza, describing them as "no longer justified" in the fight against Hamas. Speaking at a press conference in Finland on Tuesday, Merz said the extensive military campaign, which has intensified since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, was "no longer comprehensible." Merz's comments signal a significant shift in both public and political opinion in Germany, w…

In harshest rebuke yet, Germany's Merz calls Gaza war 'incomprehensible'

There was similar criticism from Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and calls among junior coalition partner, the Social Democrats, to halt arms exports to Israel or else risk German complicity in war crimes