Merz condemns Israeli minister’s call for killings

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz denounced a call by Israel’s far-right security minister to carry out “targeted killings” of Palestinians in Gaza. The condemnation drew outrage across Germany’s political spectrum.

WHO: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz

WHAT: Merz condemned an Israeli far-right security minister’s call for “targeted killings” of Palestinians in Gaza.

WHEN: Reported Aug 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

WHERE: Germany

WHY: Cause not yet established.

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