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Hamas Slams Former German Chancellor Merkel Over Gaza War Comments
Hamas has sharply criticized former German Chancellor Angela Merkel for her remarks on the Gaza war, accusing her of justifying Israeli actions.
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What happened
- 01Hamas condemned former German Chancellor Angela Merkel for justifying Israel's actions in Gaza.
- 02Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem called Merkel's remarks complicity in "genocidal crimes."
- 03Merkel stated that criticism of Israel must consider its security and right to exist.
- 04Merkel referenced the October 7th Hamas attack as the war's start.
- 05Merkel also criticized the scale of civilian casualties in Gaza.
Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem called her comments complicity in "genocidal crimes." Merkel had previously stated that criticism of Israel must consider its security and right to exist, referencing the October 7th Hamas attack and the complexities of urban warfare, while also acknowledging the high civilian toll in Gaza.
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