Criticism of the Israeli government must be possible, Merz said, "but our country harms its own soul when this criticism becomes a pretext for hatred of Jewsor when it even leads to demands that the Federal Republic turn away from Israel." "We are all called upon to show civil courage wherever we witness antisemitism, racism, or discrimination," Merz added.
Some of this bashing is never enough for you, you see. It doesn't matter how critical journalists are about Israel, it will never be enough for you. Because you want the rightyou want the right to suggest that Charlie Kirk was the subject of a hit job by Israel. You want the world to think that. That's why you said what you said.
Greenblatt claimed Mamdani had not visited a synagogue during his campaign, despite evidence showing Mamdani attended Shabbat services and participated in various Jewish community events.
The U.S. special envoy to Lebanon stated that discussions would be held on the long-term cessation of hostilities with Israel after Lebanon endorsed a U.S.-backed disarmament plan for Hezbollah.
Israel's foreign minister, Gideon Sa'ar, revoked the visas of Australian representatives to the Palestinian Authority due to Australia’s refusal to grant visas to Israeli figures.
"The Israeli military operates a special unit known as the 'Legitimization Cell' that exists to create propaganda justifying the military's targeting of civilian infrastructure and civilians, particularly journalists, in order to ensure that Israel maintains its legitimacy on the world stage."