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Merz’s Own Ranks Erupt Over Israel Arms Embargo
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s decision to partially halt arms exports to Israel has sparked condemnation from members of his own party. Merz’s decision on July 8th to halt the supply of weapons potentially usable in Gaza strikes marked the first time it effectively imposed sanctions on Israel during the current war. By Monday, it was clear that many members of the centre-right CDU/CSU alliance were outraged. “The CSU was not involved in th…
Chancellor Merz received criticism from his own ranks for the restriction of arms exports to Israel. Several members of the European Union, including the CDU defence politician Kiesewetter, spoke of a serious mistake.
The headwind for Chancellor Merz after the partial stop of arms delivery to Israel is fierce, especially from his own ranks. Minister of Chancellery Frei tries to smooth the waves and makes it clear that Germany stands by Israel. The CSU is still angry about the lack of agreement.
Germany updates: Israel arms halt met with CDU/CSU backlash
Some politicians from Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU/CSU alliance slammed the government's partial export ban on arms to Israel. Meanwhile, most Germans now back recognizing a Palestinian state. Follow DW for more.
The export ban on armaments to Israel brings a lot of headwinds to the federal government around Friedrich Merz. Now Horst Seehofer also spoke.
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Upsala Nya TidningFriedrich Merz is facing criticism from his own party leaders for his decision to halt German arms exports to Israel. CDU security policy spokesman Roderich Kiesewetter writes that the Chancellor has “bowed to an anti-Semitic street mob.”
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