Israeli attacks on Gaza no longer justified as fight against Hamas: German chancellor
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that Israel's recent attacks on Gaza are taking a humanitarian toll on civilians that can no longer be justified as a fight against terrorism.
'Harming the civilian population to such an extent, as has increasingly been the case in recent days, can no longer be justified as a fight against Hamas terrorism,' he told broadcaster WDR in a televised interview.
He added he planned to hold a call with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this week to tell him 'to not overdo it,' though for 'historical reasons,' Germany would always be more guarded in its criticism than some European partners.
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