Merkel defends Israel's right to exist, questions disproportionate global criticism
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Former German chancellor Angela Merkel defended Germany's commitment to Israel, stressed Hamas's responsibility for October 7, and questioned the disproportionate scrutiny of Israel.
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel defended Israel's right to exist and Germany's commitment to its security, reaffirming that the Jewish state's existence is part of Germany's Staatsräson, or fundamental national interest, during an appearance on the KAFFEE UND FLUCHEN podcast published on YouTube on Friday.Addressing the war in Gaza amid rising antisemitism in Germany, Merkel reaffirmed the historical responsibility underpinning Berlin's relationship with Israel and its commitment to the Jewish state's security and continued existence.“I did indeed say in the Knesset at the time that, for me, Israel's right to exist is also part of Germany's Staatsräson,” Merkel said, referring to the…
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