Germany condemns Israeli minister's Gaza 'killings' 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 Chancellor Friedrich Merz has strongly condemned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's remarks about targeted killings in Gaza. The controversial politician suggested that 30 to 40 Palestinians should be removed each night, including those not posing an immediate threat. Merz denounced Ben-Gvir's inhumane statements as violating international law and unacceptable.
The German government is also concerned about Israel's plans to accelerate settlement expansion in the West Bank and called for no further steps toward annexation. It's not the first time Ben-Gvir has made alarming calls for violence against Palestinians, prompting calls for sanctions from various European countries and German politicians.
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