Politics● Low20m ago · Nov 14, 2026, 2:07 AM
Merkel defends Israel's right to exist, questions disproportionate global criticism
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Former German chancellor Angela Merkel defended Germany's commitment to Israel, stressed Hamas's responsibility for October 7, and questioned the disproportionate scrutiny of Israel.
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