Germany condemns Israeli minister’s dehumanizing remarks

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned comments by an Israeli cabinet minister calling for nightly assassinations in Gaza. Merz made the criticism in the context of US-led efforts to halt fighting in Gaza.

WHO: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz

WHAT: Condemned an Israeli cabinet minister’s comments calling for nightly assassinations in Gaza

WHEN: Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 11:46 AM ET

WHERE: Germany

WHY: Cause not yet established.

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