The Israeli government’s actions in Gaza “can no longer be justified,” said German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday, signalling a profound shift in tone from one of Europe’s traditionally most staunch supporters of Israel.
The Israeli government’s actions in Gaza “can no longer be justified,” said German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday, signalling a profound shift in tone from one of Europe’s traditionally most staunch supporters of Israel.
Ok so despite the other salty comments, I do feel like this is a big shift in Germany’s rhetoric, and it’s a move in the right direction.
Yes, the actual news is that he said it, aloud and in public.