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German foreign minister to visit Sunday over Gaza aid situation

By Lazar Berman 7 May 2025, 12:28 pm Edit

Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter

Berlin’s new foreign minister Johann Wadephul will visit Israel on Sunday, the German embassy in Israel says.

Last night, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told ARD television that he was concerned about the humanitarian situation in Gaza, and that he was sending Wadephul to relay Berlin’s stance to Israel.

“It must be clear that the Israeli government must fulfil its obligations under international law and that humanitarian aid must be provided in the Gaza Strip,” Merz said, adding that “we view the developments of the last few days with considerable concern.”

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