German lawmakers condemn Israeli minister's Gaza remarks
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.
German lawmakers have harshly condemned remarks made by Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir regarding potential targeted killings in Gaza. Ben-Gvir stated that every night, 30 to 40 Palestinians should be removed, and added that some individuals in Gaza do not deserve to live. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz strongly denounced the comments, calling them inhumane and unacceptable, as they violate international law.
Merz emphasized that Israel must treat Palestinians with dignity and protect their property. The Social Democratic Party's Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil also called for consequences, suggesting sanctions are being discussed at the European level. German members of the European Parliament, including Green Party member Franziska Brantner, have urged Germany to impose entry bans on Ben-Gvir and for similar sanctions to be applied at the European level.
Ben-Gvir's comments have drawn criticism from various German political figures, emphasizing the need for an end to violence against Palestinians and for Israel to uphold human rights.
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