German Chancellor Merz Rejects General Sanctions on Israel, Citing Special Responsibility
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Germany will not back a general sanctions regime against Israel, citing the country's "special responsibility" toward the state.
The statement specifies that the refusal to support sweeping trade restrictions will remain unchanged for the foreseeable future, outlining Berlin's near-term diplomatic posture on the conflict.
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@clashreportGermany's Chancellor Merz on Israel: Germany has a special responsibility toward the State of Israel. We cannot and will not support a general sanctions regime against Israel. That position will remain unchanged for the foreseeable futur
@megatron_ronJUST IN: 🇩🇪🇮🇱 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Germany will not support sanctions against Israel and that Germany has special responsibility towards Israel