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Friedrich Merz

Friedrich Merz, then a candidate for chancellor of Germany, speaks to supporters at his party's headquarters in Berlin following preliminary results showing him leading in federal elections, Feb. 23, 2025. (Maja Hitij/Getty Images)
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In rare move, German chancellor criticizes Israel’s conduct in Gaza war

Philissa Cramer by Philissa Cramer May 28, 2025May 28, 2025

(JTA) — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has issued a rare public rebuke of Israel, saying he felt compelled to speak out because “international humanitarian law is really being violated” in […]

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