German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the government believes an expansion of military action in the Gaza Strip makes it more difficult to see how the goals of disarming Hamas and releasing the hostages can be achieved. Share Save for later Please log in to bookmark this story. Log In Create Free Account

The German government will not approve any exports of military equipment that could be used in the Gaza Strip until further notice, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday in response to Israel’s plan to expand its military operations there .

Israel ’s political-security cabinet approved a plan early on Friday to take control of Gaza City, a move expanding military operations despite intensifying criticism at home and abroad over the devastating, almost two-yea

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