Merkel Defends Israel's Right to Exist, Questions Global Scrutiny
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Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel defended Israel's right to exist and Germany's commitment to its security, calling it a fundamental national interest. She stated that criticism of Israel must acknowledge its security threats and that the October 7 attacks were by Hamas. While acknowledging the difficulty of Israel's operations in Gaza, Merkel suggested its military response has been disproportionate regarding civilian suffering. She also questioned the disproportionate global focus on Israel compared to other humanitarian crises.
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- Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel affirmed Israel's right to exist as a fundamental German national interest.
- Merkel stressed that criticism of Israel must acknowledge its security threats and the context of Hamas's actions.
- She noted that Israel's military response in Gaza has been disproportionate regarding civilian suffering.
- Merkel questioned the disproportionate global focus on Israel compared to crises in Yemen and Sudan.
- She clarified that Germany's support for Israel does not preclude criticism of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.
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