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German chancellor defends his decision:
On Sunday. Nevertheless, the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz defended his decision to suspend certain deliveries of arms to Israel, which arouses criticism in his own camp.
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“The Federal Republic of Germany has been alongside Israel for 80 years. Moreover, ” Merz told the Ard television channel, “that will not change.” “We will continue to help this country to defend itself.”
Friday, Mr. Meanwhile, Merz announced that Germany suspended the export of military equipment likely to be used in the Gaza Strip. However, in response to Israeli projects to take control of the german chancellor defends his decision city of Gaza.
The partial embargo on the arms decreed by Mr. Merz aroused public criticism from his party members. the CDU (Christian Democratic Union of Germany), in particular of its youth organization according to which this decision goes against the fundamental principles of Germany and the Party.
The chancellor said he reassured the Israeli president on Sunday morning. telling him that Germany did not breaks his traditional friendship with Israel.
“We have a point of disagreement concerning the military action of Israel in the Gaza Strip,” he said. “It’s something that a friendship can bear.”
Until recently, Israel had broad support from the whole of the German political world. Because of its historic responsibility in the extermination of six million Jews during the Second World War. Germany was so far, with the United States, one of the greatest supporters in Israel.
Unlike France. Great Britain and Canada, Germany does german chancellor defends his decision not intend to recognize a Palestinian state in September, arguing that this recognition could only take place after the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations.
But Mr. Merz’s tone at the place of Israel has hardened in recent months when the humanitarian situation in Gaza has deteriorated in a dramatic manner. the United Nations experts warning that famine settled in this territory ravaged by war.
The Israeli offensive. which has lasted for 22 months, killed at least 61,430 Palestinians, according to the Ministry of Health of Gaza led by Hamas, figures that the UN judges reliable.
The war was triggered by the attack on Hamas against Israel in 2023. which left 1219 dead, mainly civilians, according to an AFP count based on official figures.
German chancellor defends his decision
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