German-Israeli relations strained after Israeli minister criticises Chancellor Merz
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- Category: Europe
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-16 09:02 UTC
- Sources: Deutsche Welle
Israel's finance minister sharply criticised German Chancellor Merz over his views on Israeli settlement policy, the latest sign of growing estrangement between the two countries. The episode has prompted a broader reassessment of the current state of German-Israeli relations.
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