Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, condemns remarks by an Israeli cabinet minister that call for violence against Palestinians in Gaza. Multiple outlets report that the comments amount to calls for “targeted” killings or nightly assassinations in the territory.
The reaction in Germany is described as broad, extending across the political spectrum. The condemnation is also framed in the context of ongoing efforts to reduce or stop fighting in Gaza, including US-led efforts mentioned by one outlet. While the reports agree on the substance of the comments and Germany’s response, they differ mainly in phrasing: one focuses on Merz’s strong denunciation and the “nightly assassinations” framing, while the other emphasizes that Merz denounces a far-right minister’s call to “remove” Palestinians and highlights the cross-party nature of the outrage.
