Germany-Israel divide deepens after Merz criticism
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Germany-Israel divide deepens after Merz criticism
"In the conversation, the chancellor expressed his deep concern about developments in the Palestinian territories. There must be no de facto partial annexation of the West Bank."
"The days when Germans dictated to Jews where they were permitted or forbidden to live are over and shall not return. You will not force us into ghettos again, certainly not in our own land."
"Berlin continues to support a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians, despite Israeli policy sidelining this solution prior to the recent Hamas attacks."
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed deep concern over developments in the Palestinian territories, stating there must be no de facto annexation of the West Bank. This stance aligns with Germany's long-standing support for a two-state solution. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich criticized Merz's comments, asserting that Germans will not dictate where Jews can live. The exchange reflects ongoing tensions between German and Israeli positions regarding West Bank settlements and the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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