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Criticism mounts over Merz's support for Netanyahu

Original: @ tagesschau Beistand? Für wen genau, Herr Merz? Der Terror der Hamas vom 7. Oktober war ein Verbrechen, die Opfer verdi

German commentator Lancker has publicly challenged Chancellor Friedrich Merz over his expressions of solidarity, asking whom exactly he is supporting. The critic argues that while Hamas's October 7 attack was a crime deserving remembrance, treating it as a blank cheque betrays international law, pointing to the International Criminal Court arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Why now: Debate over Germany's unconditional support for Israel amid the ICC warrant against Netanyahu is drawing fresh attention.

Friedrich MerzBenjamin NetanyahuHamasInternational Criminal CourtGermany

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• @ tagesschau Beistand? Für wen genau, Herr Merz? Der Terror der Hamas vom 7. Oktober war ein Verbrechen, die Opfer verdienen unser Gedenken. Aber wer daraus einen Blankoscheck macht, verrät das Völkerrecht. Gegen Benjamin Netanjahu liegt ein Haftbefehl des Internationalen… · Lancker@metalhead.club · 6

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