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Merkel Reaffirms Israel's Right to Exist, Cites Gaza Concerns
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Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel reaffirmed Germany's commitment to Israel's security and right to exist, while also stating that Israel "went too far" in its Gaza operations, particularly concerning the humanitarian situation. She stressed that criticism of Israel must acknowledge its security needs and right to exist, especially in light of the October 7 Hamas attack. Merkel also criticized the international media's coverage of the conflict as unbalanced.
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- Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel stated Israel "went too far" in Gaza, citing humanitarian concerns.
- Merkel reaffirmed Germany's commitment to Israel's security and right to exist.
- She emphasized that criticism of Israel must consider its security and right to exist.
- Merkel highlighted the October 7 Hamas attack as the starting point for discussions.
- She criticized the international media's coverage of the conflict as unbalanced.
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