The chancellor is trying to create an alibi for a crime against humanity that he has supported more unconditionally than almost any other German politician for a year and a half—without changing his policies in the slightest.

" title="While well aware of Germany's history, Merz stressed that 'when international humanitarian law is truly being violated, the German chancellor must say something about it' " border="0" />German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has criticized Israel's military conduct in Gaza,

Israel's actions in Gaza "can no longer be justified by the fight against Hamas terrorism," German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday. Speaking at a conference in Berlin, Merz said that Germany must exercise more restraint than any other country when commenting on Israel.