5 hours agoMerkel: So solidarity with Israel, has the right to self-defense
Periskopi(5 years ago)
(5 years ago)German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyah today about the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East and expressed Germany's solidarity with Israel. Merkel said Israel is entitled to self-defense and condemned the continuation of the missile attacks on Israel by the Gaza Strip, the AP reports. German Chancellor said she hoped [...]
Merkel said Israel is entitled to self-defense and condemned the continuation of the missile attacks on Israel by the Gaza Strip, the AP reports.
The German Chancellor said she hoped the clashes would end quickly, given the victims between civilians on both sides.
Merkel's cabinet said it noted that the German government will continue to give “a firm response against protests in Germany, where hatred and anti-Semitism are spreading”.
One of the main candidates for Merkel's successor, Analena Berbock of the German Gell, condemned the rocket attacks by Hamas and upheld Israel's right to self-defense.
It called on Germany and the European Union to support US President Joe Biden's efforts to mediate between the warring parties.
