German Chancellor Merz condemns Israeli minister Ben Gvir's Gaza killing remarks

Published Aug 19, 12:42 PM UTC

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben Gvir's remarks calling for Israel to kill 30 to 40 people every night in Gaza. A government spokesperson called the statements 'unacceptable' and a violation of international law. Ben Gvir made the comments on a podcast hosted by former hostage Rom Braslavski, a German-Israeli citizen who was abducted on October 7, 2023, and later released. German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil said the remarks 'must have consequences' and that EU-level sanctions are being discussed. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot also denounced the comments as 'intolerable and inhumane'. The EU is reportedly stepping up pressure on Israel with new sanctions threats against ministers.

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Original headline: Merz condemns Israeli minister’s Gaza remarks

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