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Politics● ElevatedAug 19 · Aug 19, 2026, 4:29 PM

German lawmakers condemn Israeli minister's Gaza remarks

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from DW News [en]

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has denounced a call by Israel's far-right security minister to carry out "targeted killings" of Palestinians in Gaza. The outrage spans the entire political spectrum.

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